Senate Resolution No. 488

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of The Gorman
Group

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of The Gorman Group; and

WHEREAS, In 1917, The Gorman Group was founded by Albert and Walter
Gorman during The Great Depression; since its inception, the business
has stayed true to their original philosophy that honest, professional
and reliable work is good business; and

WHEREAS, Over the past century, The Gorman Group has been under
three generations of family members; the enduring business is currently
under the luminous leadership of third generation owners, Tony and Mark
Gorman; and

WHEREAS, Presently, The Gorman Group works in over 30 counties
throughout the State of New York, providing highway preservation
processes to over 750 counties, towns, cities, villages and state
highways throughout New York, New England and the Mid-Atlantic States;
and

WHEREAS, Staying true to its mission, The Gorman Group which is now
located in Albany, Rensselaer, Scotia, Amsterdam and Clinton continues
its steadfast and unremitting commitment to providing quality and safe
highways to the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional business and its contributions to the
local and State economies, 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 100th Anniversary of The Gorman Group; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Gorman Group.