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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE

     

     Introduced By: Senators Picard, and Pearson

     Date Introduced: May 11, 2017

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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     WHEREAS, The Ice Cream Machine ice cream parlor, located on Diamond Hill Road, in

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Cumberland, Rhode Island, was founded in 1977, and in 2017 will be celebrating 40 years of

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operation; and

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     WHEREAS, The circumstances surrounding the founding of the Ice Cream Machine give

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testament to the enduring strength and perseverance of the American spirit. After being diagnosed

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with Multiple Sclerosis, Russell Kisseberth decided to establish a family business that would

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provide for his family after he no longer could. After being established in the humble abode of

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Russell Kisseberth's home garage the business experienced immediate success; and

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     WHEREAS, The Ice Cream Machine was owned by Mr. Kisseberth from 1977 to 1985,

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when he sold it to his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Gary Caron. As second generation

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owners, they expanded operations, offering the same high-quality and delicious ice cream that

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their customers had come to expect and love, while now boasting 76 different flavors of ice

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cream; and

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     WHEREAS, The Ice Cream Machine has also expanded its operations to now serve as a

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wholesale business, with multiple contracts that include leading distributors such as SYSCO; and

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     WHEREAS, The Ice Cream Machine is a beloved staple of the Rhode Island food

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community. Last year, "Go Local Providence" rated the Ice Cream Machine as one of the top 20

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ice cream parlors in Rhode Island; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby congratulates Kim and Gary Caron on the 40 years of success enjoyed by The Ice Cream

 

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Machine, and wishes them 40 more years of delighting our palates; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Kim Caron.

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