LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Guardian Industries upon the occasion of
its designation as Business Partner of the Year by the Boys and Girls
Club of Geneva

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Guardian Industries upon the occasion of its designation as Business
Partner of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva on Thursday,
October 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Guardian Industries began as the Guardian Glass Company in
1932; back then it made windshields for the automotive industry; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, Guardian Industries opened its first glass plant in
Carleton, Michigan, and began manufacturing float glass, a product
achieved by floating molten glass on a bath of liquid tin; at the time,
it was the first company to enter the US primary glass industry in near-
ly 50 years; since then, it has added 23 new float lines around the
world and has built or acquired more than 21 glass fabrication plants;
and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Guardian Industries opened several fiberglass insu-
lation plants; in 1998, it acquired Builder Marts of America (BMA) and
in 2000, it purchased Cameron Ashley Building Products (now Guardian
Building Products Distribution); and
WHEREAS, In the 1990s, Guardian Industries also expanded its automo-
tive capabilities; with the acquisition of Automotive Moulding Company
of Warren, Michigan, and Lab.Radio, in Valencia, Spain, both automotive
trim manufacturers, it became the first and only company to manufacture
and fabricate both glass and trim products for the automotive industry;
Guardian currently remains a top 100 automotive supplier to the global
automotive industry; and
WHEREAS, Guardian Industries's distinguished record merits the recog-
nition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Guardian Industries upon the occasion of its designation as Busi-
ness Partner of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Guardian Industries.