Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) presented a New York State Assembly proclamation to Cottrell Paper Company yesterday to celebrate its induction into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry following Walsh’s nomination. There to receive the award were owners Jimmy Cottrell and Josh Cottrell. During her time in office, Walsh has recognized numerous local businesses and organizations, including Morris Ford, Curtis Lumber Co., Stewart’s Shops, Bowman Orchards and Ballston Spa National Bank.

The New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry program is administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation and highlights businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their community’s history.

“It was an honor to celebrate this well-deserved achievement with Cottrell Paper, especially as they marked their biggest week in sales history this week, too,” said Walsh. “They are customer focused with everything they do. They say it themselves—they’ll design exactly what you need.”

Cottrell Paper continues to innovate, including working to develop paper straws and unveiling a new brand, Mill 26, under which they sell products made fully from hemp. They are the only business in the industry to produce 100% heavy hemp paper bags.

“Having held a record of excellence for nearly 100 years and still going strong—now operating seven days a week with 51 employees producing 100,000 to 250,000 pounds of paper per week—is nothing short of remarkable. I wish them all the best and continued success,” concluded Walsh.