Senate Resolution No. 1164

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 46th Anniversary of Big Apple
Music of Utica, New York

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, The Bolos Brothers, John and Mark, originally started Big
Apple Music with a $500 loan from their father and help from brother
Peter Bolos and their cousin Sami; and

WHEREAS, Within a few years of opening, Big Apple Music grew from a
humble inventory of a few guitars and car stereos to offering home and
car audio, drums and a wider range of guitars; and

WHEREAS, In 1981, as Big Apple Music outgrew its original location
at 1906 Oriskany Boulevard in Utica, the store moved next-door to the
Holland Farms Bakery, where the business really began to flourish; and

WHEREAS, Big Apple Music began offering more equipment, including
full PA systems; a larger variety of brands and styles of guitars and
drums; school band instruments; a full assortment of home stereo
products; video products such as TVs, VCRs, and video games; and an
increased number of car stereo equipment; and

WHEREAS, In 1984, Big Apple Music moved to their current location in
what is now the Big Apple Plaza on the corner of Commercial Drive and
Seneca Turnpike in New Hartford, New York; and

WHEREAS, Peter Bolos bought into the business and eventually bought
out his brother John in the mid-1980s; and

WHEREAS, Today, Big Apple Music offers a vast variety of car,
marine, home, and commercial audio, as well as lighting, electronics,
and musical equipment; the business also offers installation services
for homes, schools, restaurants, and churches; and

WHEREAS, A true testament to its resilience and adaptability, Big
Apple Music continues to evolve with the changing markets and now offers
New York State licensed security and surveillance installation services,
as well as glass tinting, home audio systems, remote car starters,
heated seat installations, and all styles of LED lighting and vehicle
accessories--including, but not limited to, those for boats,
RVs/campers, and all-terrain vehicles; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledge Big Apple Music 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 commemorate the 46th
Anniversary of Big Apple Music of Utica, New York and to wish this

business continued prosperity in its vital work on behalf of its
customers; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Big Apple Music.