What's happening
This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of The Gorman Group for its longstanding contributions to New York's economy and infrastructure.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of multi-generational, family-owned businesses. in sustaining local economies, showing how continuity and family leadership can foster long-term success and community impact.
Acknowledges the role of private companies in maintaining public infrastructure,. specifically by commending The Gorman Group’s extensive work on highways across New York and neighboring states, which affects road safety and regional connectivity.
Emphasizes the value placed by lawmakers on ethical business practices. such as honesty, professionalism, and reliability—as foundational to economic vitality and community trust.
Serves as a public endorsement that could enhance the company’s reputation,. potentially influencing contract opportunities and reinforcing the legitimacy of local businesses as key partners in state development.
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Honor Gorman Group Centennial
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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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… Show allHide
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.
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