LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the honorees of the Montgomery
County Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging its
esteemed residents that have distinguished themselves in their communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce will recognize
several prominent business people during its Annual Meeting and Awards
Dinner to be held at the Riverstone Manor on January 27, 2012; and
WHEREAS, James Stevens, of Rockton House, will receive the Thomas B.
Constantino Entrepreneurial Award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Mo and Taiyebeh Ghazi-Moghadam will receive the Herbert
T. Singer Community Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Walter Porath will receive the Edward L. Wilkinson Industry
of the Year Award on behalf of the Raindancer Restaurant; and
WHEREAS, Giovanni Virgiglio, of St. Mary's Institute, will receive the
Young Professional Award; and
WHEREAS, Robert Wojturski will receive the Agricultural Award on
behalf of Natural Bridge Farm; and
WHEREAS, Manfred and Susan Phemister will receive the Barbara V.
Spraker Tourism Award on behalf of Amsterdam Castle; and
WHEREAS, These remarkable individuals have contributed immensely to
the economic development of Montgomery County and have exhibited the
true spirit of these prestigious awards; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the honorees of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Stevens, Dr. Mo and Taiyebeh Ghazi-Moghadam, Walter
Porath, Giovanni Virgiglio, Robert Wojturski, and Manfred and Susan
Phemister.