| R 249 |
| 2017 -- S 0906 Enacted 05/16/2017 |
| 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 |
| WHEREAS, The Ice Cream Machine ice cream parlor, located on Diamond Hill Road, in |
| Cumberland, Rhode Island, was founded in 1977, and in 2017 will be celebrating 40 years of |
| operation; and |
| WHEREAS, The circumstances surrounding the founding of the Ice Cream Machine give |
| testament to the enduring strength and perseverance of the American spirit. After being diagnosed |
| with Multiple Sclerosis, Russell Kisseberth decided to establish a family business that would |
| provide for his family after he no longer could. After being established in the humble abode of |
| Russell Kisseberth's home garage the business experienced immediate success; and |
| WHEREAS, The Ice Cream Machine was owned by Mr. Kisseberth from 1977 to 1985, |
| when he sold it to his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Gary Caron. As second generation |
| owners, they expanded operations, offering the same high-quality and delicious ice cream that |
| their customers had come to expect and love, while now boasting 76 different flavors of ice |
| cream; and |
| WHEREAS, The Ice Cream Machine has also expanded its operations to now serve as a |
| wholesale business, with multiple contracts that include leading distributors such as SYSCO; and |
| WHEREAS, The Ice Cream Machine is a beloved staple of the Rhode Island food |
| community. Last year, "Go Local Providence" rated the Ice Cream Machine as one of the top 20 |
| ice cream parlors in Rhode Island; now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
| hereby congratulates Kim and Gary Caron on the 40 years of success enjoyed by The Ice Cream |
| Machine, and wishes them 40 more years of delighting our palates; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
| transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Kim Caron. |
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