J 1230: Commending Jim Clifford, owner and president of Cliff's Local Market and Clifford Fuel Co. Inc., upon the occasion of his induction into the NYACS New York State Convenience Store Hall of Fame

 Senate Resolution No. 1230 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Jim Clifford, owner and president of Cliff's Local Market and Clifford Fuel Co. Inc., upon the occasion of his induction into the New York Association of Convenience Stores New York State Convenience Retail Hall of Fame 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 commend Jim Clifford upon the occasion of his induction into the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) New York State Convenience Retail Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, NYACS is a trade organization representing more than 7,500 convenience stores and 127,000 employees across New York state; and WHEREAS, Jim Clifford served on NYACS's board of directors from 1996 to 2014 and was a longtime member of its Legislative Committee, where he was a fierce advocate for the group's policy agenda; and WHEREAS, Cliff's Local Market has been a NYACS member since 1986 and recently celebrated over 60 years in business; and WHEREAS, Jim Clifford continues to honor the legacy of his father, Jack Clifford, and now shares leadership of the company with his sons, Jim and Mike; and WHEREAS, Cliff's Local Market operates 22 convenience stores throughout Central New York and has maintained a long-standing commitment to community involvement, supporting numerous charities, local events and nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges Jim Clifford and 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 commend Jim Clifford upon the occasion of his induction into the New York Association of Convenience Stores New York State Convenience Retail Hall of Fame; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jim Clifford.