LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Middletown
Scuba

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those businesses which substantially contribute to the
vitality of their communities and 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 commem-
orate the 40th Anniversary of Middletown Scuba; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of owner Mary Mattinson, Middle-
town Scuba has been the Hudson Valley's leader in snorkeling and scuba
diving lessons and supplies since 1976; and
WHEREAS, Small business owners exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit
which has fueled our State and Nation since their founding; and
WHEREAS, A family owned business, Middletown Scuba has been teaching
people of all ages to explore the unique beauty of the undersea world
with its entry-level scuba classes; and
WHEREAS, Middletown Scuba offers private lessons in its on-site indoor
pool and larger group classes at SUNY Orange; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Middletown Scuba rents and sells scuba diving
equipment, and services all the brands it carries and offers personal-
ized service for all divers, from beginners to seasoned professionals;
and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges Middletown Scuba's contributions to the local and State economies,
and extends its highest commendation to this business, fully confident
that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling success it has enjoyed thus
far; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Middletown Scuba; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Mattinson, Middletown Scuba.