LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Herkimer Diamond KOA upon the occa-
sion of its designation as recipient of the 2015 Promotion/Tourism Award
by the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Herkimer Diamond KOA upon the occasion of its designation as recipient
of the 2015 Promotion/Tourism Award by the Herkimer County Chamber of
Commerce, to be celebrated at its 47th Annual Membership Meeting and
Luncheon on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Francesca's Banquet Facility,
Ilion, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Herkimer Diamond KOA is renowned for their specialty
lodging in the United States, Canada, and worldwide; its accommodations
include 154 sites of tenting, RV sites, and specialty lodges; and
WHEREAS, For more than 50 years, the Herkimer Diamond KOA has provided
millions of campers with fun, memorable adventures; its attractions
include: three active surface diamond mines, a museum, jewelry store,
jewelry active center, sluicing center, West Canada creek recreation,
party pavilion, restaurant, cafe, and snack bar, as well as organic
gardens, a playground and fitness trail, pool, outdoor movie theater,
shuffleboard, beach volleyball, horseshoes, laundry room, convenience
store, concierge services, and bike rentals; and
WHEREAS, With over 150,000 visitors annually, the Herkimer Diamond KOA
holds numerous recurring events such as science camps, home schooling
programs, the Annual Boy and Girl Scout Jamborees, and Conservation Day;
in addition, this exclusive resort holds weekly activities, and special-
ty themes each year including fly fishing, trout fishing, and cray fish-
ing lessons on the West Canada Creek; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the positive economic impact it has on local
businesses, the Herkimer Diamond KOA has received numerous awards and
accolades for their high quality resort, and exemplary service including
the Presidents Award, Founders Award, Property of the Year Award, Genes-
is Gems of Distinction Award, and many other awards associated with the
Herkimer Diamond Mines, Inc., and Gems Along the Mohawk as regional key
attractions in the Mohawk Valley/Central New York area; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Herkimer Diamond KOA upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the 2015 Promotion/Tourism Award by the Herkimer County
Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Herkimer Diamond KOA.