LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Marble's
Automotive, Inc. in Penn Yan, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the mile-
stones of those individuals and businesses which substantially contrib-
ute 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 commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of Marble's Automotive in Penn Yan, New York;
and
WHEREAS, A fixture on Route 14A just north of the Village of Penn Yan,
Marble's Automotive is currently operated by second-generation owner
Paul Marble Jr., who runs the business his father started in 1959; and
WHEREAS, After Paul Marble, Sr. returned from World War II, he started
doing body work at a Cadillac dealership in Geneva and later worked at
"Doc" Scherer's Ford garage and with Martin Townes Sr. while farming
part-time with his father; and
WHEREAS, In 1959, Paul Marble, Sr. started the current business in an
old cow barn on his father's farm, working by himself until Paul Jr.
started working in the business in 1971, while he was still attending
Penn Yan Academy; and
WHEREAS, After his graduation in 1974, Paul Marble Jr. sold cars for a
year until he became a partner with his father the following year, when
the business was still only a body shop; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, a new building at Marble's Automotive was erected
for a glass shop and more buildings were added over the years; mechanics
were hired in 1979 and Paul Marble took over as the sole proprietor of
Marble's Automotive in 1984, although his father worked until 2003; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges the success of this exceptional business and recognizes its
contributions to the local and State economies, fully confident that it
will continue to enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus
far; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Marble's Automotive in Penn Yan, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marble's Automotive.