LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant upon
the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant upon the occasion of celebrating its
60th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Family-owned and operated since its doors first opened in
1955, the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant's humble beginnings date back to
1917, when three brothers came to New York City from Southern Germany;
and
WHEREAS, One brother, Emil, settled in Gardiner, New York, and after
selling his Tavern down the road, opened the Sugar Bowl on the corner of
Routes 299 and 44/55; the Sugar Bowl became known for its juicy burgers
and the sincere welcome of its proprietor; and
WHEREAS, During this time, a series of German chefs gradually added
some of their favorite dishes from the Old Country, and the restaurant
was eventually renamed the Mountain Brauhaus; and
WHEREAS, In 1963, Emil sold the restaurant to his brother Eugen and
his wife Rosa, who ran the establishment along with their two sons;
their son, John, married Margarete Hildebrandt, a young immigrant
herself, from the flatlands of North Germany, and together they raised
their four children in and around the family business; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Mountain Brauhaus is under the able leadership of
the third generation of its founding family; Mark Ruoff, along with his
sister Ilka and her husband, Kevin Casey, present the best expression of
the traditions laid out by their forebears; and
WHEREAS, Under the culinary expertise of Chef Kevin Casey, the Moun-
tain Brauhaus has added excitement to the menu with his scrumptious and
inventive specials, many of which have become popular staples on the
permanent menu; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Mountain Brauhaus is in direct correlation
to the efforts of its dedicated staff, whose involvement is, and always
has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthu-
siasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on
behalf of the business and the community it serves; 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
commend the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing its 60th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant, Gardiner, New York.