2011-J587
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Tom and Ann Marie Willi upon the occa-
sion of their designation for special recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN
COUNTY DEMOCRAT All in the Family Edition
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 commend
Tom and Ann Marie Willi upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT All in the
Family Edition for 39 years as restaurateurs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Willi, who first met at the old Stevensville
Hotel in Swan Lake, spent 13 years together running Bogey's Restaurant
in Liberty, New York, before opening the Sulphur Springs Inn; and
WHEREAS, Operating the family business has taken dedication, trust and
patience on the part of both Mr. and Mrs. Willi, whom often work 80-hour
weeks to keep their business running efficiently and effectively; and
WHEREAS, Tom Willi takes responsibility for the bar and Ann Marie
Willi is in charge of the kitchen and credits her talented cooking to
her mother and grandmother, both of whom taught her all she knows; and
WHEREAS, With its cuisine of American and Italian, the Sulphur Springs
Inn is open for lunch and dinner, as well as special parties and off
premises catering events; and
WHEREAS, Currently, the Sulphur Springs Inn can seat 60 customers, but
the hard working couple with no plans of slowing down, is expecting to
expand the restaurant in the near future to welcome even more guests;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Tom and Ann Marie Willi have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Torn and Ann Marie Willi upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT All in the
Family Edition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tom and Ann Marie Willi, 52 Saint Pauls Place, Liberty, New
York 12754.