Senate Resolution No. 269

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Maria and Alan Ringlund, owners of
The Photo Shoppe Fusion Art & Gift Gallery, upon the
occasion of their retirement after more than 30
years of service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and 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
congratulate Maria and Alan Ringlund, owners of The Photo Shoppe Fusion
Art & Gift Gallery, upon the occasion of their retirement after more
than 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Maria and Alan Ringlund will officially close its doors for
the last time under their ownership on Friday, March 31, 2023; and

WHEREAS, For over three decades, Maria and Alan Ringlund have
provided the residents of Rome and Oneida County as a whole, with their
expertise and photography needs; and

WHEREAS, In 1992, Maria and Alan Ringlund opened The Photo Shoppe in
Rome, New York, to develop camera film and provide various supplies;
they soon added custom framing and sales and Maria began to offer
portrait work; today, she continues to specialize in portraits and photo
restoration work, and has contracts to shoot professional portraits for
AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome Police and Fire departments, Oneida County
Sheriff's Office and Rome Health; and

WHEREAS, With the advent of technology in the mid- to late-1990s,
Maria and Alan Ringlund reinvented their business to stay current with
the latest advances in digital cameras and photography; and

WHEREAS, As the business flourished, it moved to its current
location on Turin Road in April of 2014; with the extra space, Maria and
Alan Ringlund decided to host gallery shows with opening receptions,
which quickly grew in popularity thanks to local artists who wanted and
needed a space to show their paintings and craft pieces, such as
jewelry, glasswork, woodworking and fiber arts; and

WHEREAS, Maria and Alan Ringlund are looking forward to traveling
more and exploring their passion for music and music photography; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
commends Maria and Alan Ringlund for their commitment and contributions
to the community they have so ably served for the more than 30 years;
now, therefore, be it,

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Maria and Alan Ringlund, owners of The Photo Shoppe Fusion
Art & Gift Gallery, upon the occasion of their retirement after more

than 30 years of service, and to wish them success in their future
endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maria and Alan Ringlund.