LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Healey Brothers Automotive upon the
occasion of its designation as Business of the Year by the Goshen Cham-
ber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Healey Brothers Automotive upon the occasion of its designation as Busi-
ness of the Year by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated on
Friday, November 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, William "Bill" Healey bought the property at 183
Greenwich Avenue for his Chevrolet dealership; thirty-two years and a
highly successful business plan later, the business has expanded into
seven Healey Brothers branches in Orange and Dutchess Counties; Bill
Healey's sons, Dwight and Paul currently run the dealership; and
WHEREAS, The brands sold have expanded to include Chevrolet, Buick,
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Hyundai;
there are 300 employees who work at the Healey Brothers dealerships,
making it one of the larger employers in its community; and
WHEREAS, The Healey Brothers Automotive dealership is an exceptionally
successful family business; in addition to selling cars, it also
provides factory certified parts and service, as well as detailing
services; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Healey Brothers Automotive upon the occasion of its designation
as Business of the Year by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dwight and Paul Healey.