Assembly Resolution No. 112

BY: M. of A. Stec

COMMEMORATING the 70th Anniversary of Oscar's
Adirondack Mountain Smoke House to be celebrated
October 16, 2016

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Oscar's Adirondack Mountain Smoke
House to be celebrated on Sunday, October 16, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Oscar's Adirondack Mountain Smoke House is located high in
the Adirondack Mountains, at the bottom of Hackinsack Mountain in
Warrensburg, New York; and

WHEREAS, Founded by Oscar and Edith Quintal, this family owned
business has been run by the Quintals for more than 70 years; the unique
quality and flavor of Oscar's smoked meats have been tasted and enjoyed
by many people all over the world; and

WHEREAS, Oscar's original wood-fired brick smoke house was built in
1946, and as the demand for Oscar's products grew, more smokers were
added; today, three smoke houses are hard at work creating the savory
flavor found in all of their meats; and

WHEREAS, In 1940, Oscar Quintal and his wife, Edith, moved to
Warrensburg; three years later, the Quintals opened the original Oscar's
Smoke House in the Music Hall, but the business fell victim to the
devastating Music Hall fire of 1945; and

WHEREAS, Bruised but not beaten, the Quintals rebuilt and reopened
Oscar's in 1946 at its present location; and

WHEREAS, The business operated without interruption until yet
another devastating fire completely destroyed the building over Labor
Day weekend in 2009; with the support of many loyal customers and
friends, Oscar's literally rose from the ashes and reopened in February
of 2010; and

WHEREAS, The new 9,000 square foot building included many green
upgrades including geothermal heating and cooling, low energy lighting
systems and special foam insulated exterior walls; as with any business,
you must adapt to the changing times and trends of the business world,
which Oscar's has done very well; and

WHEREAS, In addition to a robust web site where customers can order
online 24/7, Oscar's now offers lower salt products such as hams, bacons
and cheeses, and lower fat products such as a wide variety of chicken
sausages; this along with the "Oscar's Attitude" is what has allowed the
business to grow to the greatness that it has today; and


WHEREAS, Today, under the leadership of Jerry and Joq Quintal,
Oscar's Adirondack Mountain Smoke House has become a household name not
only locally, but on a national scale; through their mail order
customers and national wholesale accounts, they have built a following
that is based mostly on word-of-mouth advertising; and

WHEREAS, By using the same formulas that Oscar himself used, to
adapting to the times with modern formulas, Oscar's can give you that
home cooked taste that you have grown to love; and

WHEREAS, With 159 products produced on the premises, Oscar's
Adirondack Mountain Smoke House surely has something for everyone, from
the simple to the exotic, from the old world to modem times, and from
the young at heart to the old; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to applaud and
support the entrepreneurs of small businesses whose dedication and
accomplishments contribute to the economic health and vitality of the
communities they serve in the State of New York; 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 continue to
enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Oscar's Adirondack Mountain Smoke
House to be celebrated October 16, 2016; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jerry and Joq Quintal, Oscar's Adirondack Mountain Smoke
House.