LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Purple
Pub, Watervliet, New York, on April 15, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize illustri-
ous culinary establishments which have positively impacted and substan-
tially contributed to the vitality of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 40th Anniversary of the Purple Pub, Watervliet, New York, to
be celebrated April 15, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Purple Pub opened its doors on April 15, 1972, as a one-
room bar with only eight stools and a few tables, a jukebox, a pool
table and a dartboard; the only menu items were an assortment of sand-
wiches, including turkey, roast beef and ham; and
WHEREAS, After months of hard work by owners Robert and Gregory Rentz,
along with their parents, Libby and Charlie Rentz, the first of three
dining rooms was opened; and
WHEREAS, To accommodate the increasing clientele, Libby Rentz began
creating dishes from her extensive recipe collection to add to the
Purple Pub's limited menu; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the menu has expanded to include not only
the Italian dishes, prepared with Libby's signature sauce recipe which
remains a favorite with the patrons at the Purple Pub, but a variety of
items such as award winning Buffalo wings, fresh salads, steaks and
seafood, and both hot and cold sandwiches; and
WHEREAS, The one staple, made with Libby's original sauce that has
transcended generations and which keeps the customers coming back time
and time again to the Purple Pub is the scrumptious award winning pizza;
and
WHEREAS, For the next few years the Purple Pub continued to prosper
and today, this well-known and much-loved establishment consists of
three dining rooms and can seat up to 150 customers at one time; and
WHEREAS, A landmark within its community, the Purple Pub is frequented
by locals and people of all ages, including the children and grandchil-
dren of original customers who dined at the Purple Pub four decades ago;
and
WHEREAS, The remarkable success of the Purple Pub is due in large part
to its owners, Gregory and Diane Rentz, and Robert and Janice Rentz,
whose warmth and hospitality are easily recognized by their loyal
patrons; the Rentz family is well-versed in customer service and truly
makes everyone who walks through their door feel like family; and
WHEREAS, For four decades, the Purple Pub has stood as a beloved
establishment which has provided a friendly, open environment for
patrons to collectively gather and share their thoughts, ideas and life
experiences; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges this exceptional business and its contributions to the local and
State economies, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the
sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Purple Pub, Watervliet, New
York, and to offer best wishes to the Rentz family for continued success
in all their future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gregory and Robert Rentz.