Honor Local Auto Business

Senate Resolution No. 11 BY: Senator SEWARD HONORING Wahl to Wahl Auto upon the occasion of receiving the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Key Bank, NA 17th Annual Small Business of the Year Award on October 20, 2016 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 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 honor Wahl to Wahl Auto upon the occasion of receiving the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Key Bank, NA 17th Annual Small Business of the Year Award celebrated at its Small Business Banquet on Thursday, October

20, 2016, at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, New York; and WHEREAS, Now in its 30th year, the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce has served the businesses and communities of Otsego County with programs and services designed to foster strong economic growth and make the county a great place to live and work; it is proud to be a vibrant and active organization which strives to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of the business community; and WHEREAS, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce annually presents its Small Business of the Year Award to an Otsego County business enterprise which has made a sustained and substantial impact in the community; and WHEREAS, Wahl to Wahl Auto in Cooperstown, New York, has earned this distinguished honor for its modernized and upgraded facilities which offer some of the newest industry technologies for auto recyclers; and WHEREAS, Through the years, Wahl to Wahl Auto has sustained impressive growth including more than tripling its sales and tripling the number of employees; this commitment to the broad community provides an excellent buying experience for customers; and WHEREAS, As an innovator and entrepreneur, Wahl to Wahl Auto was nominated for this award by community members who recognize this business as a leader in their community; and WHEREAS, Wahl to Wahl Auto exemplifies the success and contributions of small businesses, the spirit of collaboration as well as the drive to develop our leaders of tomorrow; 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 honor Wahl to Wahl Auto upon the occasion of receiving the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce 2016 Key Bank, NA 17th Annual Small Business of the Year Award on October 20, 2016; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Wahl to Wahl Auto.