Honoring Martin s Pretzel Bakery upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the National Small Business Manufacturer of the Year Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration

Senate Resolution No. 1986

BY: Senator STEC

        HONORING Martin's Pretzel Bakery upon the occasion
        of  its  designation  as  recipient  of the National
        Small Business Manufacturer of the Year Award by the
        U.S. Small Business Administration

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
commend  those distinguished individuals and businesses which contribute
substantially to the economic vitality  of  their  communities,  thereby
enhancing the economic well-being of 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 honor
Martin's  Pretzel  Bakery  upon  the  occasion  of  its  designation  as
recipient  of the National Small Business Manufacturer of the Year Award
by the U.S.  Small Business Administration, to be recognized on  Monday,
May 11, 2026; and

  WHEREAS, Josiah Martin and Justus Martin, owners of Martin's Pretzel
Bakery  of  Moira,  New York, were selected among outstanding businesses
from across the nation for this competitive  and  prestigious  accolade;
and

  WHEREAS,  Martin's  Pretzel  Bakery  is  a  family  business driving
Martin's Handmade Pretzels, serving  as  a  powerful  example  of  rural
manufacturing growth and perseverance; and

  WHEREAS,  Carrying  forward  a  pretzel-making  tradition that spans
nearly a century, Josiah Martin purchased and relocated  the  bakery  to
Moira,  New  York, where he works alongside family upholding its legacy;
Josiah Martin co-manages Martin's Country Store with his father,  Justus
Martin; and

  WHEREAS,  After a devastating fire threatened to end operations less
than two months after opening in 2020, the business was rebuilt  through
determination,  strong  community support, and assistance from the North
Country Small Business Development Center; now, Martin's Pretzel  Bakery
continues  to  grow,  create  jobs,  and  bring  a  long-standing family
tradition to new markets; and

  WHEREAS,  This  outstanding  achievement  builds  on  their  earlier
recognition  as  the  2025  New  York  State  Small Business Development
Centers Phoenix Award recipient, which highlighted a  continued  journey
of growth, resilience, and excellence; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Martin's  Pretzel  Bakery upon the occasion of its designation as

recipient of the National Small Business Manufacturer of the Year  Award
by the U.S.  Small Business Administration; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Josiah Martin  and  Justus  Martin,  owners  of  Martin's
Pretzel Bakery.