LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the intro-
duction of the iconic Pyrex measuring cup

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those businesses which substantially contribute to the
quality of life in communities and the entire Empire State; and
WHEREAS, The Empire State enjoys the reputation of providing the
intellectual environment and business climate necessary for encouraging
the development and expansion of creative ideas and new kitchen uten-
sils, such as the Pyrex measuring cup; and
WHEREAS, The Pyrex measuring cup is a kitchen icon, originally
released in 1925; it had two spouts, one on each side for both right and
left hand pouring, and the cup came in just one size, eight ounces, and
sold for $.50; and
WHEREAS, By 1926, the two-spout cup was discontinued and a new cup
with one spout was introduced, which became the staple for years to
come; and
WHEREAS, By 1941, four different Pyrex measuring cups were on the
market, including an eight ounce liquid, eight ounce dry, 12 ounce
liquid and 16 ounce dry; each cup was adorned with the red Pyrex logo
and red markings on the side, making it easy to read; and
WHEREAS, Seven years later, a consumer could pick up a set of three
measuring cups for $1.50 including a one cup, one pint and one quart
measuring cup; these three versions remained essentially unchanged
through the decades and are best known today; and
WHEREAS, The measuring cup handle was transformed from a closed "D" to
an open design in 1983, allowing for easy stacking and storage; this new
handle design became the industry standard; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, the Pyrex brand celebrates its 100th Anniversary by
launching five new limited edition colors of the essential measuring
cup; and
WHEREAS, To observe this auspicious occasion, Pyrex created the
World's Largest Measuring Cup as a way to recognize the renowned kitchen
gadget; the cup was unveiled March 8, 2015, at a ceremony in Chicago at
the International Home and Housewares Show; and
WHEREAS, The event officially kicked off the Pyrex 100 celebration;
hundreds of brand fans, media, curiosity seekers and those who bring
Pyrex to market were there to cheer the reveal of the enormous Pyrex
measuring cup, which will tour cities across America; and
WHEREAS, The next stop on the tour will be in Charleroi, Pennsylvania,
where four generations of American workers helped make Pyrex glassware
the most loved kitchen brand; and
WHEREAS, The official ceremony concluded with World Kitchen North
American President Kris Malkoski encouraging the crowd to raise their
limited edition Pyrex 100 measuring cups in a toast for the past 100
years and to the next 100 years of Pyrex; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through
outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring
commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges Pyrex's success, recognizes its contributions to the local and
State economies, and extends its highest commendation to the corporation
and its employees, fully confident that, in its future, it will enjoy
the same success which has so characterized its past; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the introduction of the iconic
Pyrex measuring cup; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kris Malkoski, President, World Kitchen, North America.