Assembly Resolution No. 224
BY: M. of A. Blankenbush
COMMENDING New York Maple Producers during the
annual Maple Weekends on March 23-24, 2019 and March
30-31, 2019
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges noteworthy events in America's history which deserve
special recognition; and
WHEREAS, The agricultural industry is part of the foundation upon
which our distinct American heritage is built; and
WHEREAS, New York State takes just pride in each and every product
it produces or grows; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend New York Maple Producers during the annual Maple Weekends on
March 23-24, 2019 and March 30-31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Maple has been recognized as one of the foundations for New
York State's agriculture; and
WHEREAS, New York State is home to the largest resource of tappable
maple trees within the United States, and over 2,000 maple sugar makers;
and
WHEREAS, Abundant and sustainable, New York's gourmet maple industry
is vibrant and growing on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, New York's unique climate and forestry makes it naturally
perfect for maple syrup production; and
WHEREAS, As the second state in the country for maple syrup
production, New York produces over 700,000 gallons of syrup from over
2.5 million taps; and
WHEREAS, It takes 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of maple
syrup; in addition, maple makes many products sold throughout the State
and nation including maple fluff, maple coffee, maple cream and maple
candy; and
WHEREAS, New York maple providers are distributed across New York
State and has expanded over the last five years; maple operations reach
over 500,000 visitors throughout New York; and
WHEREAS, The prime maple season runs from February to March every
year; and
WHEREAS, Maple producers in the four-county region of Jefferson,
Lewis, Oneida and Oswego, will host the 2019 Maple Weekend to be held
March 23-24, 2019, and March 30-31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, During these two weekends, maple producers from across New
York State will welcome families to their farms to experience firsthand
how real, mouth-watering maple syrup and other related products are
made; and
WHEREAS, Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy fun,
family-friendly activities, taste New York's freshest syrup and purchase
maple products; and
WHEREAS, Through their diligence and expertise in maple, the
producers have brought pride and recognition to themselves, their local
community, and to our great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend New York Maple Producers during the annual Maple Weekends on
March 23-24, 2019 and March 30-31, 2019; and
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to New York Maple Producers.
