 
Senate Resolution No. 1048
 
BY: Senator GRIFFO
 
        COMMEMORATING  the 70th Anniversary of Utica Mack,
        Inc.
 
  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
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Utica Mack, Inc.; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Utica Mack, Inc. was founded in 1955 by Edward C. Heiland,
Sr.; following his wife Helen's passing, their two sons, Edward Jr.  and
Paul Heiland took over the business; and
 
  WHEREAS,  As  a  result  of  hard work, experience, passion, and the
upholding of excellent standards and moral values,  Edward  C.  Heiland,
Sr., Edward Jr., and Paul Heiland developed the business into one of New
York's  leading  heavy duty truck dealerships; in addition to Mack Truck
sales, service, and parts, the Heiland family were also the pioneers  in
Central New York for truck leasing, founding HEP Leasing in 1956; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Hino  Diesel medium duty trucks were added to Utica Mack's
line-up in 1987, resulting in the company becoming one of the first Hino
Truck dealers in the United States; and
 
  WHEREAS, In 1988, the Heiland brothers sold Utica Mack, Inc. and HEP
Leasing to their sons,  Edward  Heiland  III  and  Thomas  Heiland,  who
successfully  expanded  the  business  in 1995, continuing with the same
business  standards  to  include  Marcy   Hydraulics   and   Equipment-a
full-service hydraulic and equipment department; and
 
  WHEREAS,  In  2013, Thomas Heiland and Edward Heiland IV assumed new
roles at the company, becoming president and  vice  president  of  Utica
Mack,   Inc.,  respectively;  Edward  Heiland  III  continued  with  his
expertise in selling the business' product line; and
 
  WHEREAS, Utica Mack, Inc., HEP Leasing  LLC,  and  Marcy  Hydraulics
continue  as  a  successful  third and fourth generation family-operated
business where the owners are present in the day-to-day operations; and
 
  WHEREAS, The success of Utica Mack, Inc. is in direct correlation to
the efforts of its hardworking and dedicated owners and  staff,  all  of
whom  are considered integral parts of the success of the company; their
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 business and the  community
it serves; 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
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Utica Mack, Inc.; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Utica Mack, Inc.
Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Utica Mack, Inc.

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