Senate Resolution No. 3661

BY: Senator RANZENHOFER

HONORING The Firing Pin upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the 2017 Innovative
Enterprise of the Year Award by the Genesee County
Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of business
organizations and individuals that generously contribute 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 honor
The Firing Pin upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the
2017 Innovative Enterprise of the Year Award by the Genesee County
Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 46th Annual Awards Ceremony
on Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia, New
York; and

WHEREAS, The Firing Pin is receiving this auspicious award for its
original and advanced methods and demonstrated commitment to Genesee
County; and

WHEREAS, Established by Brandon Lewis in 2014, The Firing Pin is a
public indoor shooting range, firearms training facility, and retail
store located in Bergen, New York; and

WHEREAS, Brandon Lewis truly appreciates the importance of teaching
youth, adults and various groups about firearm law, safety and their
use; and

WHEREAS, The Firing Pin employs several NRA certified training
instructors who provide safety training, improving of skills, and/or
firearm maintenance for individuals and groups such as the Genesee
County Sheriff's Office, Homeland Security, and Holley Police
Department; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Brandon Lewis founded the Boy
Scouts of America Venture Crew; presently, 31 members are learning
outdoor skills as well as firearm safety and shooting skills; and

WHEREAS, The success of The Firing Pin is in direct correlation to
the efforts of its staff, whose involvement is, and always has been,
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of
the institution and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional business and its contributions to the
local and State economies, fully confident that it will thrive and enjoy
sparkling success; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Firing Pin upon the occasion of its designation as recipient
of the 2017 Innovative Enterprise of the Year Award by the Genesee
County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brandon Lewis, Owner, The Firing Pin.