Honor Alan J. Goldstein

Senate Resolution No. 1432 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Alan J. Goldstein upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Business by the Senior Services of Albany WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alan J. Goldstein upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Business by the Senior Services of Albany, to be celebrated at its 23rd Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday,

May 10, 2019, at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the contributions area residents and professionals have made in their communities during the Third Age of their lives; Alan J. Goldstein is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in East Greenbush, New York, Alan J. Goldstein's entrepreneurial spirit began at the young age of 13, when he and his older brother bought, detailed, and sold used cars in their front yard; and WHEREAS, In 1964, Alan J. Goldstein and his brother opened a used car lot in East Greenbush and named it Goldstein Motors, Inc.; 13 years later, he opened Goldstein Subaru, his first new car dealership; and WHEREAS, Today, the Goldstein Auto Group is comprised of four franchises and five locations in the Capital Region; Alan J. Goldstein employs more than 300 people representing eight manufacturers: Subaru, Buick, GMC, Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram; and the All-new Goldstein Collision Center; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his community, Alan J. Goldstein is actively involved in many worthy organizations including the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, the Patriot Flight Program, JDRF, and Colonie Senior Services; this remarkable man also contributes annually to hundreds of local youth, sports, school, fire, police, community programs, fundraisers and golf tournaments; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Andrea, their six children, and their five grandchildren, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Alan J. Goldstein upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Business by the Senior Services of Albany; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alan J. Goldstein.