LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dick's Auto Sales upon the occasion of
celebrating 52 years in business

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the
important milestones in those businesses within the State of New York
which have contributed to the economic health and vitality of the commu-
nities they serve; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dick's Auto Sales upon the occasion of celebrating 52 years in business;
and
WHEREAS, For over five decades, Dick's Auto Sales of Kohlertown, New
York, has proudly offered the finest quality automobiles, quality work-
manship, and extraordinary value to its loyal customers; and
WHEREAS, Founded by the late Dick Herbert in 1963, Dick's Auto Sales
began at a former Shell Station in Jeffersonville, New York; from its
humble beginnings, the company has quadrupled in size and became a
successful local enterprise involving multiple generations of Herberts
and many loyal employees; and
WHEREAS, Today, Dick's Auto Sales is a thriving automobile seller and
car repair shop dedicated to providing stellar products and impeccable
customer care to its clients with state-of-the-art technology; and
WHEREAS, The success of Dick's Auto Sales over the years is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its ownership and staff, 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 company and the community it serves; and
WHEREAS, Currently, this esteemed small business is led by Dick
Herbert's son, Joseph, and his wife, Katie; grandmother Kathy Herbert
also continues to contribute to the business, as well as her grandchil-
dren, Maggie, Ella, Lanie, and Evan; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dick's Auto Sales has been ably served by numer-
ous faithful employees, including Mark Hubert, Jake Murphy, Cameron
Abplanalp, Tyson Gosley, Bob Kohler, and Gloria Garn; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Joseph and Katie Herbert,
Dick's Auto Sales will offer the finest service and products to the
Kohlertown area and beyond for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges this exceptional business and its contributions to the local and
State economies, fully confident 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
commend Dick's Auto Sales upon the occasion of celebrating its 52 years
in business; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph and Katie Herbert, Owners, Dick's Auto Sales.