Senate Resolution No. 2491
BY: Senator RANZENHOFER
HONORING My-T Acres, Inc. upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the 2019 Agricultural
Business of the Year Award by the Genesee County
Chamber of Commerce
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of
agricultural business organizations and individuals that generously
contribute to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
My-T Acres, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
the 2019 Agricultural Business of the Year Award by the Genesee County
Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 47th Annual Awards Ceremony
on Saturday, March 7, 2019, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia, New
York; and
WHEREAS, My-T Acres is receiving this auspicious award for its
demonstrated growth and commitment to Genesee County; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1922, My-T Acres has been owned and operated
by the Call family since its inception, and today, is one of the largest
farms in New York State; and
WHEREAS, Nationally known for its quality crops, My-T Acres has been
instrumental in developing a market for the local vegetable processing
plants in Bergen and Oakfield, New York; the farm also grows potatoes
for such renowned companies as Snyder Chips; and
WHEREAS, Currently owned and operated by Nathan, Peter and Phil
Call, My-T Acres was previously run by their father, Richard Call, until
his passing in 2014, as well as their uncle, Robert Call; the late
Patricia Riner was also a partner with the farm prior to her death in
2016; and
WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to its
community, My-T Acres has given tirelessly of its time, energy and
resources to such local organizations as the United Memorial Medical
Center, Genesee Community College and the YMCA; and
WHEREAS, The success of My-T Acres is in direct correlation to the
efforts of Nathan, Peter and Phil Call, whose involvement is, and always
has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of the farm and the community it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional agricultural business and its
contributions to the local and State economies, fully confident that it
will thrive and enjoy sparkling success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor My-T Acres, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient
of the 2019 Agricultural Business of the Year Award by the Genesee
County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to My-T Acres, Inc., Batavia, New York.
