Utica small business owner Oscar Martinez – who has owned and operated Excellent Tape in the city for over a decade – was honored with a New York State Assembly Proclamation “in formal recognition of his years of extraordinary leadership, mentorship, and contributions to the community.”
Martinez was presented with the distinction by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-Marcy, and members of the state Assembly and Senate Dominican delegation on “Dominicans in Albany” day on May 11, held “in celebration of the extraordinary contributions of the Dominican community to the State of New York.”
“I was honored to recognize members of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association and many Dominican residents and business owners in Albany today, with special recognition to Oscar Martinez, owner of Excellent Tape,” said Buttenschon in a statement. “Not only is he a business owner that provides a significant service to our community but mentors our youth on a vital trade and also identifies the importance of maintaining respect and dignity in and out of the workplace.
Buttenschon noted “Oscar was accompanied by his family today, who he clearly defines as the center of his excellence.”
Proclamation describes Martinez, his contributions to Utica
The proclamation states it is presented to Martinez “in formal recognition of his years of extraordinary leadership, mentorship, and contributions to the community. For more than a decade, Oscar Martinez has demonstrated that true leadership extends far beyond business success.”
As the Owner of Excellent Tape, Martinez has committed himself to using his business as a safe place where young adults can gain meaningful work experience, develop practical skills, and learn the value of discipline, responsibility, and respect, the proclomation states.
The proclamation concludes, “His willingness to invest in others and lead by example has made a lasting impact on the Mohawk Valley community and has helped inspire the next generation to strive for excellence in both their personal and professional lives.”
Latino-Dominican Mohawk Valley Business owners join Buttenschon
Buttenschon also was joined by a cohort of Mohawk Valley small business owners of Latinx-Dominican heritage, including Cristiana Cabral of Christiana’s Taxes; Julio and Yomari Brito of A & J Auto Services; Angela Ramirez of Friends Bakery by K & A; Angelyce Rojas of Lashes by Angelyce; Sandra Hilaria Soto of El Barajo Restaurant; Genodis Campusano of Morena’s Hair Salon; Properties Investor Gabriel Felix; and Sonia Marte.
Buttenschon goes on to state that their “hard work, dedication, and service reflect the very best of our communities” as she expressed appreciation their “outstanding cultural and economic contributions to the communities of the 119th District.”
“Each of these individuals has demonstrated their dedication to strengthening our neighborhoods, uplifting residents through their leadership, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirits,” concluded Buttenschon. “It is an honor to stand alongside my colleagues and a privilege to have been joined today by so many outstanding community and business leaders from the Mohawk Valley in honoring their legacy and celebrating their community contributions.”
