LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Barilla America NY, Inc. upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2012 Livingston County
Business of the Year Award by the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, Commerce is part of the foundation upon which our distinct
American heritage is built; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride in acknowledging
outstanding individuals and businesses which clearly contribute to the
spirit of excellence that so distinguishes the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Barilla America NY, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as recipi-
ent of the 2012 Livingston County Business of the Year Award by the
Livingston County Chamber of Commerce at its 34th Business and Industry
Day Luncheon in Mount Morris, New York, on Friday, June 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Barilla opened its plant in Avon, New York, in 2007; this is
its second pasta making and distribution facility in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, The plant services the Northeastern United States, which
accounts for over 50 percent of Barilla's U.S. sales; the organization
opened its first plant in Ames, Iowa in 1998; and
WHEREAS, Since 1877, Barilla has been producing pasta and other grain-
based foods for consumers around the world; the company's basic animat-
ing principle has been to make these healthy products affordable to all;
and
WHEREAS, Barilla has remained true to its entrepreneurial roots over
the past four generations, by combining ancient Italian traditions with
cutting-edge technological advances; the end result is a globally
successful company, built on a foundation of principles that allow for
continuous growth to reach ever-expanding goals; and
WHEREAS, Innovation, industry leadership, and progressive management
have kept Barilla in business for 135 years, and have justly earned it a
2012 Livingston County Business of the Year Award; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Barilla America NY, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the 2012 Livingston County Business of the Year Award; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barilla America NY, Inc.