Senate Resolution No. 1501

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of Chuckery
Tire & Equipment/Warner Sales & Service, Inc., of
Clinton and Rome, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute
substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby
enhancing the economic well-being of 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Chuckery Tire & Equipment/Warner
Sales & Service, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, In 1974, Dick Warner opened Chuckery Tire & Equipment in
Clinton, New York; at its inception, the company predominantly
concentrated on farm equipment and tire needs; and

WHEREAS, Bobcat Skid Steer Loaders was added to Chuckery Tire's
product line in 1976; through the years, Dick Warner's son, Eric, and
daughter, Lynne, joined the family business; in 1985, the three partners
were successful enough to open a second location, named Warner Sales &
Service, in Rome, New York; and

WHEREAS, In 1988, a fire destroyed Chuckery Tire, resulting in the
closure of that component of the establishment; all operations were
moved to join Warner Sales & Service at its site in Rome, New York; and

WHEREAS, Carrying on the tradition of hard work and persistence
learned from their father's example, Eric and Lynne have assisted in the
growth of this pillar of the community; their strong work ethic,
honesty, and courteous service resulted in a strong and enduring legacy
that has lasted half a century; and

WHEREAS, Over time, focusing on customers' needs and endeavoring to
meet those demands produced a successful business in a competitive
market; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pride that Eric and Lynne, along with
their hard-working and dedicated staff members, celebrate this milestone
50th Anniversary and anticipate many more years of success for
generations to come; and

WHEREAS, The progression of Chuckery Tire & Equipment/Warner Sales &
Service, Inc., is in direct correlation to the efforts of its owners and
employees, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by
an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the business and
the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional business, its contributions to the local
and state economies, and its vibrant role in improving the quality of

life in its community, 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 Chuckery Tire & Equipment/Warner
Sales & Service, Inc.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dick and Eric Warner and Lynne Stocker.