LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 90th Anniversary of Jess F.
Howes, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through
outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring
commitment to the community; 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 90th Anniversary of Jess F. Howes, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Born in Trout Creek, New York, in 1896, Jess Finch Howes
began his first business as a pioneer welder while he was in his teens;
after serving in the United States Army during World War I, he opened a
small car repair shop in Sidney Center, New York, in 1920; and
WHEREAS, Jess Howes built his own garage and service station in 1922,
which is the same location as the current Jess F. Howes Building Supply
store in Sidney Center; and
WHEREAS, Jess Howes passed away in 1987, and currently his son, Bruce,
and his grandson, Craig, continue to operate the building supply busi-
ness; and
WHEREAS, From its humble beginnings as a car repair shop and gas
station to its present status as one of the leading building supply
centers in its community, people have continued to support Jess F.
Howes, Inc. for its competitive pricing, quality, variety, and depend-
able selections; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body commends
Jess F. Howes, Inc. for its excellence and for its commitment and
contributions to the community it has so ably served for the past 90
years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Jess F. Howes, Inc.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jess F. Howes, Inc.