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J 1911

Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of North Star Orchards

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Griffo

The bill ceremonially honors North Star Orchards’ 40th anniversary and recognizes its local economic and community contributions.

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Bill Summary · J 1911

Summary of Bill: Senate Resolution No. 1911 (2025-2026) – Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of North Star Orchards

Purpose and Intent

  • Official designation recognizing and commemorating the 40th anniversary of North Star Orchards, a family-owned farm market and bakery in Westmoreland, New York.
  • Expresses the Senate’s appreciation for the business’s contributions to the local and state economy and to community quality of life.
  • Formal acknowledgment by the New York State Senate as part of honoring longstanding local enterprises that support economic vitality.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition: The bill respectfully pauses legislative proceedings to commemorate the 40th anniversary of North Star Orchards.
  • Formal Communication: Requires that a copy of the engrossed resolution be sent to the Joseph family, the owners/operators of North Star Orchards.

What the Bill Covers ( substantive content)

  • The resolution is a ceremonial act. It does not create new laws, impose penalties, or alter regulatory frameworks.
  • It highlights the business’s multifaceted operations, including:
    • Farm market with New York State products
    • In-house bakery with fresh goods
    • Greenhouse and nursery with plants and gardening supplies
    • Agritourism activities (e.g., a 75,000-bulb tulip field, u-cut tulips in spring, blueberry picking in summer, apple and pumpkin picking in fall)
  • It commends the staff and owners for their commitment, excellence, and contribution to the community.

Stakeholders Affected

  • Primary: North Star Orchards and the Joseph family as the recognized business.
  • Community: Local workers, agritourism participants, customers, and residents benefiting from the business’s economic and lifestyle contributions.
  • State: State recognition without regulatory or fiscal changes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on April 16, 2026.
  • Status: A ceremonial resolution; there are no fiscal implications or policy changes attached.
  • Sponsor: Senator Joe Griffo (co-sponsor).

Potential Impact

  • Public acknowledgment may enhance community pride and elevate the profile of North Star Orchards.
  • Serves as a formal record of the business’s role in economic vitality and agritourism in New York.
  • No changes to laws, taxes, regulations, or state programs are enacted by this bill.

Overall Assessment

  • This is a commemorative, non-substantive resolution intended to honor a longstanding local business for its 40-year milestone and its contributions to the economy and community. It provides ceremonial recognition and a formal send-off to the Joseph family.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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