Senate Resolution No. 303

BY: Senator MARCELLINO

HONORING Stew Leonard upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by The Townwide
Fund of Huntington, Inc., on February 9, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize
that the quality and character of life in the communities across New
York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of
those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the
welfare of the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Stew Leonard upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by The Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc., to be celebrated
at its Valentine's Day Red Tie Gala on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at
the Oheka Castle, Cold Spring Hills, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc. was founded in 1961,
by a group of private citizens who wanted to raise funds within the
community to assist the local charities which make our society stronger;
and

WHEREAS, For more than 50 years, The Townwide Fund of Huntington,
Inc. has continually raised funds and infused local organizations with
the support they need to provide health and human services to the
residents of the Town of Huntington; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for The
Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc. to recognize Stew Leonard of the
renowned Stew Leonard's; he is an exceptional individual with a big
heart, who proudly and enthusiastically supports the Fund; and

WHEREAS, From its humble beginnings as a small dairy store founded
in 1969 with seven employees, Stew Leonard's has grown to become not
only the World's Largest Dairy Store, but one of the most well-known
grocery stores with nearly 2,000 Team Members; and

WHEREAS, In addition to the store headquartered in Norwalk,
Connecticut, Stew Leonard's has stores in Danbury and Newington,
Connecticut, as well as Yonkers and Farmingdale, New York; and

WHEREAS, Stew Leonard has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, Stew Leonard feels strongly about giving back to his loyal
customers and to the community; he donates gift cards to countless local
charities, and all funds accumulated in the store's wishing well as you
exit the store is dispersed the following month to a designated charity;
and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Stew Leonard has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, 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 Stew Leonard upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by The Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc., on February 9,
2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Stew Leonard.