Senate Resolution No. 2063

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        COMMEMORATING  the  50th Anniversary of the Koffee
        Kove

  WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those individuals and  businesses  within  our
midst  who  have  made  significant contributions to the quality of life
therein; and

  WHEREAS, From time to time  this  Legislative  Body  takes  note  of
certain  extraordinary individuals and businesses it wishes to recognize
for their valued contributions to the success and  progress  of  society
and  publicly  acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic
humanity among us all; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud  to  commemorate  the
50th Anniversary of the Koffee Kove; and

  WHEREAS, The Koffee Kove first opened on March 7, 1972, a date which
happens to be owner Lori N.K. Durand's grandfather's birthday; and

  WHEREAS, Since that time, the local diner has become a staple of the
Clayton community, known for its excellent food, service and atmosphere;
and

  WHEREAS,  Not  only  is  the  Koffee  Kove  an eatery beloved by its
patrons, it is a place where many have found  long,  rewarding  careers,
including one server who has worked at the restaurant for 15 years and a
woman  who  has worked in the diner's kitchen for roughly three decades;
and

  WHEREAS, This also includes owner, Lori N.K. Durand,  who  purchased
the restaurant from her parents, Roberta M. and M. John Keszler in 1991,
but  has  been involved in the business since she was just 12 years-old;
and

  WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the  Koffee  Kove  has  continued  to
serve  its  customers'  favorites,  everything  from  homemade  soups to
omelets, and regularly adds new items to meet the tastes of  its  hungry
diners; and

  WHEREAS,  The  restaurant  has  also  worked throughout the years to
enhance its look, most recently  closing  in  November  to  install  new
windows, flooring and complete other updates; and

  WHEREAS, In addition, the Koffee Kove benefited from a recent, major
project  in  downtown  Clayton  where power lines were buried, sidewalks
were rebuilt and new streetlights were installed; and

  WHEREAS, While the business is successful, the Koffee Kove, like  so
many  other  businesses,  encountered  challenges  throughout the years,
namely the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in 2020; and

  WHEREAS, In order to adapt and still serve customers, the restaurant
added to-go orders and became the only  restaurant  in  Clayton  with  a
drive-through that could be utilized by its patrons; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  its 50 years of existence, the Koffee Kove has
established itself as a cornerstone of the Clayton community, loved  and
enjoyed by residents and visitors to the area alike; and

  WHEREAS,  The success of the Koffee Kove is in direct correlation to
the efforts  of  its  dedicated  owner,  customers  and  friends,  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 business and the community
it serves; and

  WHEREAS, It is  with  great  pleasure  that  this  Legislative  Body
commends  the  Koffee Kove for its excellence and for its commitment and
contributions to the community it has so ably served  for  the  past  50
years; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Koffee Kove; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Lori N. K. Durand, Owner, Koffee Kove.