Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Queensbury Hotel

Senate Resolution No. 2095

BY: Senator STEC

        COMMEMORATING   the   100th   Anniversary  of  the
        Queensbury Hotel

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
commemorate  historic  landmarks  within  the  State  of  New  York that
contribute  to  the  cultural  richness,  educational  advancement,  and
tourism economy of the region; and

  WHEREAS, Located in Glens Falls, New York, the Queensbury Hotel is a
landmark  of  100 years of hospitality and a monument to civic pride for
the Glens Falls area and the North Country of New York; and

  WHEREAS, On March 6, 1924, at the Glens Falls Insurance Company, 100
businessmen met and unanimously voted to organize a  Glens  Falls  Hotel
Corporation  and to build a modern hotel; they believed that Glens Falls
needed modern accommodations to serve a  public  that  was  increasingly
traveling  by  car,  to provide hospitality to traveling businesspeople,
and to offer a gathering place for families, civic organizations, social
groups, and businesses; construction commenced later that year; and

  WHEREAS, On May 7, 1926, the Queensbury Hotel was officially opened;
the American Hotel Corporation, the  New  York  City-based  operator  of
prestigious  hotels  in  Albany,  Schenectady,  Syracuse, Rochester, and
other cities throughout the country, was engaged to  manage  the  Hotel;
and

  WHEREAS,  Through  the  years, the Queensbury Hotel grew in size and
evolved in style, character, and  services,  a  reflection  of  changing
public  tastes,  visitor  expectations,  and competitive challenges; the
present owner, Ed Moore, purchased the Hotel  in  2016  and  started  an
unprecedented  overhaul of the property, including renovating the lobby,
bar,  restaurants,  and  guest  rooms,   making   major   infrastructure
improvements, and adding a new ballroom and modern guest amenities; and

  WHEREAS,  The Queensbury Hotel was restored to its rightful place as
the headquarters of holiday  and  special  family  events  and  hometown
celebrations, a premiere destination for travelers, and the first choice
for   important   local   community  and  civic  gatherings;  the  100th
Anniversary of the Hotel celebrates its role in the rich history of  New
York State; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  the  century,  the Queensbury Hotel has hosted
politicians,   including   future   presidents   (Ronald   Reagan)   and
presidential  aspirants  (former Governors Nelson Rockefeller and George
Pataki), and entertainers, such as Billy Joel, Bob Hope, Ozzy  Osbourne,
Bob Dylan, and Phish; and

  WHEREAS,  Ed Moore's revitalization of the Queensbury Hotel has been
integral to the revival of Downtown Glens Falls; once again,  the  Hotel
is  the  thriving, welcoming hub of community life thanks to the vision,
courage, and  generosity  of  Ed  Moore,  his  family,  and  his  Spruce
Hospitality team; and

  WHEREAS, The Queensbury Hotel was designated as a member of Historic
Hotels of America, recognized for its blend of historic charm and modern
amenities;  it  is praised for exceptional guest service, the quality of
its restaurants, and the charming location its founders chose 100  years
ago,  the  center of Downtown Glens Falls overlooking City Park which is
beautiful in every season; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  100th  Anniversary  of  the  Queensbury  Hotel  and to
celebrate its lasting contributions to public history, conservation, and
tourism in the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the Queensbury Hotel.