Assembly Resolution No. 132

BY: M. of A. Norris

HONORING Clarence Center Preschool, Inc. upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Small Business of the Year Award by the Clarence
Chamber of Commerce on March 9, 2023

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute
substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby
enhancing the economic well-being of 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 honor
Clarence Center Preschool, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the Small Business of the Year Award by the Clarence
Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its 50th Annual Awards Dinner
on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Samuel's Grande Manor in Clarence, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Clarence Center Preschool, Inc. actually began as Clarence
Center Child Care in September of 1992, at 5990 Goodrich Rd in Clarence
Center; in November of 1997, Jean and Dale Van Kuren purchased the
property at 6260 Goodrich Road, and after three months of extensive
renovations, the preschool opened its doors to the public in March of
1998; and

WHEREAS, At that time, Clarence Center Child Care enrolled children
ages eight weeks to three years of age; the preschool was designed for
children ages three-five years of age with additional space for After
School care for school age children; in the Fall of 2014, the preschool
relocated to its current location at the corner of Clarence Center and
Goodrich Road; and

WHEREAS, Today, Clarence Center Preschool offers childcare for ages
18 months to five years and an after-school program for school age
children; and

WHEREAS, For the last 14 years, Clarence Center Preschool has been
one of the preschool programs that offer two Universal Pre-Kindergarten
programs through the Clarence School District for 4-year-olds; and

WHEREAS, The success of Clarence Center Preschool is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its owners Jean and Dale Van Kuren and
their 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 the Clarence Center Preschool's success, recognizes its
contributions to the local and State economies, and extends its highest
commendation to the business and its employees, fully confident that, in
its future, it will enjoy the same success which has so characterized
its past; now, therefore, be it


RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Clarence Center Preschool, Inc. upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the Small Business of the Year Award by the
Clarence Chamber of Commerce on March 9, 2023; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jean and Dale Van Kuren, Owners, Clarence Center
Preschool, Inc.