J 1071: Commemorating the 95th Anniversary of P.J. Green, Inc., a business committed to innovation, sustainability, and community service in Utica, New York

 Senate Resolution No. 1071 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 95th Anniversary of P.J. Green, Inc., a business committed to innovation, sustainability, and community service in Utica, New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those enduring institutions and enterprises which have contributed significantly to the economic vitality and cultural enrichment of their communities and this great 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 95th Anniversary of P.J. Green, Inc., located in Utica, New York, a distinguished business founded in 1928 by Philip James Green; and WHEREAS, What began in an East Utica garage as a door-to-door delivery service of printed advertisements and promotional materials has evolved, under four generations of dedicated family leadership, into a regional leader in printing, marketing, and direct-mail services, employing 80 professionals across offices in Utica, Syracuse, and Albany; and WHEREAS, P.J. Green, Inc. is currently co-owned and operated by Philip Green's grandchildren - Marianne Reynolds, Kerry Gradel, and Terence "Rick" Green - with key roles also held by siblings Sharon Catlin and Kristi Zbytniewski, and great-grandson Andrew Reynolds managing the company's robust printing operations; and WHEREAS, The company stands as a certified Women and Minority Business Enterprise (WMBE) and has demonstrated adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges, including those presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, creatively addressing supply chain and staffing issues with innovation and success; and WHEREAS, Offering a comprehensive array of services such as database preparation, targeted mailing, commercial printing, marketing consulting, and branded promotional products, P.J. Green, Inc. has continually embraced technological advancement, including investment in cutting-edge Indigo presses and environmentally safe production equipment; and WHEREAS, Committed to environmental stewardship, P.J. Green, Inc. is a proud participant in the RecycleOne program and uses Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper, environmentally safe inks and fluids, and an HP Indigo oil recycling machine, ensuring their operations remain sustainable and waste-conscious; and WHEREAS, The business's dedication to customer service is exemplified by its long-standing partnership with organizations such as Hospice & Palliative Care, whose leadership commends P.J. Green's unwavering reliability, professionalism, and excellence; and WHEREAS, On the occasion of its 95th Anniversary and nomination for the 2024 Business of the Year by the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, P.J. Green, Inc. continues to represent the enduring spirit of entrepreneurial vision, familial legacy, and civic contribution; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when businesses of such noble purpose and accomplishment are brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 95th Anniversary of P.J. Green, Inc., and to extend its best wishes for continued success in all its future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marianne Reynolds, President of P.J. Green, Inc.