LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Great-
er New York Automobile Dealers Association, to be observed on February
24, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations that are committed to efficient, ethical
and honest management, sale and service practices for the benefit of the
automobile industry and the consumer; 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 100th Anniversary of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers
Association, to be observed on February 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated on February 24, 1910 to foster the growth of the
automobile industry in the greater New York region, the mission of the
Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association has evolved to encourage
efficient, ethical and honest practices through education, communication
and community outreach; and
WHEREAS, The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association has
developed and implemented educational programs for all New Yorkers such
as AutoCAP, the Automotive Consumer Action Program, which offers educa-
tional programs to consumers and provides successful consumer complaint
resolution and mediation services at no cost; and
WHEREAS, Its Center for Automotive Education and Training in White-
stone, Queens provides training opportunities to ensure a highly-skilled
workforce now and for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, The annual National Automotive Technology Competition spon-
sored by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association motivates
and encourages excellence among high school students by awarding
millions of dollars in prizes to top automotive technology students; and
WHEREAS, The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association has
demonstrated a commitment to community through its various charitable
efforts including scholarship programs for students, the unemployed and
displaced workers to train or retrain for jobs; and
WHEREAS, Its consistent efforts in adopting policies which benefit New
York consumers such as the first-in-the-nation Used Car Lemon Law and
Motor Vehicle Retail Leasing Act and important safety measures, includ-
ing seat belt and airbag laws, have greatly benefited the health and
welfare of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, In April 2010, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Asso-
ciation will proudly sponsor the oldest and largest automobile show in
North America, the 110th New York International Automobile Show, bring-
ing international recognition and business to New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to salute the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association for
its long history of demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the
auto industry and the community, and to wish this worthy organization
continued success in future years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Greater New York Automobile
Dealers Association, to be observed on February 24, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association.