Honoring Amy Meisenzahl of Great Lakes Dried Fruit Company upon the occasion of her designation as Emerging Entrepreneur by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated on March 19, 2026
This is a symbolic Senate resolution (J 1509) honoring Amy Meisenzahl, founder of Great Lakes Dried Fruit Company in western New York, for being named "Emerging Entrepreneur" by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce. The resolution formally recognizes her work establishing a local food manufacturing startup focused on clean, shelf-stable dried fruit snacks made from regional ingredients. It directs the Senate to pause proceedings on March 19, 2026, to honor her achievement and send her a copy of the resolution. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies, but serves to publicly acknowledge her community and business contributions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
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Jan 29, 2026
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REFERRED TO FINANCE
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
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