Bill > K00775

This resolution commemorates the 46th anniversary of Big Apple Music, a family-owned business in Utica, New York, that began in 1977 when brothers John and Mark Bolos started the store with a $500 loan from their father. The resolution highlights the business's growth from a small shop selling a few guitars and car stereos to a comprehensive audio, electronics, and musical equipment store, including its expansion to multiple locations and diversification of services over the years. It recognizes Big Apple Music's resilience and adaptability, noting how the business has evolved to offer increasingly sophisticated services such as security and surveillance installation, vehicle accessories, and audio systems for various settings including homes, schools, restaurants, and churches. The resolution praises the business for its significant contributions to the local and state economies, and officially commemorates its 46 years of operation, wishing the company continued prosperity. As a final action, the resolution directs that an official, engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to Big Apple Music as a formal acknowledgment of its achievements.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K775