LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending R. Daniel Soules, of Soules and Dunn
Development Group, in recognition of his significant efforts toward the
revitalization of Auburn, New York

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend R. Daniel
Soules, of Soules and Dunn Development Group, in recognition of his
significant efforts toward the revitalization of Auburn, New York; and
WHEREAS, R. Daniel Soules is Senior Partner of Soules and Dunn Devel-
opment Group; established more than 37 years ago, it is the parent
company to Grant Avenue Development Inc./Arby's which owns and operates
38 Arby's Restaurants in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, as well as
seven different real estate-based companies along the East Coast,
Domino's Pizza, and Tim Hortons; the company employs more than 650
employees; and
WHEREAS, R. Daniel Soules is also President/Chief Executive Officer of
Grant Avenue Development Inc./Arby's; raised in Weedsport, New York, and
a former student at Cayuga Community College, this visionary business
leader has a long-standing dedication to the City of Auburn and Cayuga
County; and
WHEREAS, He has been joined in his endeavors by an impressive team of
colleagues, key players who share his passion, including Mark G. Dunn,
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer; Robert Kelley, Senior Vice Pres-
ident of Operations; and Michael Kapusta, Controller/CPA; and
WHEREAS, R. Daniel Soules was recognized in 2007 for the Graduate of
Distinction award from Weedsport Central Schools and has pledged a life-
time perpetuity scholarship for the newly created Entrepreneurial Degree
Program at Cayuga County Community College; and
WHEREAS, He has served on the boards of the Cayuga Museum, the Cayuga
County Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Cayuga; in addition, he owns
a privately held golf facility in Cayuga County; and
WHEREAS, One of several corporate offices for Grant Avenue Development
is located in Auburn, and R. Daniel Soules, a true entrepreneur, has
developed several concepts for independent businesses throughout Central
New York; and
WHEREAS, His Plaza of the Arts project, slated to open in the summer
of 2014, particularly illustrates R. Daniel Soules' genuine concern for
the well-being and growth of his community; and
WHEREAS, The two-story, 20,000 square-foot building located in
Auburn's creative corridor will house boutique-style restaurants, a
retail pharmacy, and corporate and medical offices; tenants include
Rosalie's Bakery, Yogarts, and Encore Eateries; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Plaza of the Arts will feature a major event
space, and pedestrian-friendly park-like street areas with ample seating
options, providing much-needed green space for relaxation and enjoyment;
and
WHEREAS, Plaza of the Arts will also be the new home of Soules and
Dunn's corporate offices and an Arby's training facility, bringing
hundreds of employees to Auburn, an economic boon for the area; and
WHEREAS, In spearheading Plaza of the Arts, R. Daniel Soules continues
to demonstrate his commitment to promoting the best interests of the
City of Auburn; his endeavors bespeak his vision of enhancing the
strength of its economy through job creation, increasing the vitality
and diversity of its cultural and entertainment offerings, and creating

an elegant and memorable environment for residents and visitors alike;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Karol Soules, who is
very active in the community and is President of the Auburn Enlarged
City School District Board of Education, and their two sons, Corey and
Connor, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges R. Daniel Soules' efforts, recognizes Soules and Dunn Development
Group's contributions to the local and State economies, and extends its
highest commendation to the corporation and its employees, fully confi-
dent that, in its future, it will enjoy the same success which has so
characterized its past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend R. Daniel Soules of Soules and Dunn Development Group; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to R. Daniel Soules, Senior Partner of Soules and Dunn Develop-
ment Group.