LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Pallets-R-Us and Premium Mulch for
their innovation, business acumen, and absolute commitment to recycling
practices

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, Businesses such as Pallets-R-Us and Premium Mulch exert a
strong, positive influence on the communities they serve and are a
crucial element in the economy of New York State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Pallets-R-Us
and Premium Mulch for their innovation, business acumen, and absolute
commitment to recycling practices; and
WHEREAS, Pallets-R-Us, located in Bellport, New York, and Premium
Mulch, located in Coram, New York, are both owned by Nicholas Sorge and
his two sons, Nicholas and Thomas; and
WHEREAS, In operation since 1984, Pallets-R-Us is the leading pallet
manufacturer in the Tri-State Area; and
WHEREAS, In its dedication to recycling practices, Pallets-R-Us
dismantles old pallets to recoup all components, which are then cut down
to size and reused for either remanufactured pallets, or as repair
components for other pallets; the wood waste is reused until they can no
longer do so; and
WHEREAS, Premium Mulch, under the luminous direction of General Manag-
er Christopher Sorge, was established in 2000, to utilize the pallet
wood waste that could no longer be used, as landscaping mulch; and
WHEREAS, The operation and commitment of the Sorge Family to total
recycling, is a great example to others in the industry, as well as
across numerous industries; they have made it their business not to add
to the landfill, and to find innovative and productive ways to reuse
their waste; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, these vital companies have invested in a small
sawmill to cut logs into lumber; this is yet another way to recycle wood
for a better use that is more environmentally conscious; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges these exceptional businesses and their contributions to the local
and State economies, fully confident that they will continue to enjoy
the sparkling successes they have experienced thus far; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Pallets-R-Us and Premium Mulch for their innovation, business
acumen, and absolute commitment to recycling practices; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pallets-R-Us and Premium Mulch.