LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Warren Tire Service Center upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of an Ethics in Business Award
by the Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through
outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring
commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Warren Tire Service Center upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of an Ethics in Business Award by the Adirondack Samaritan
Counseling Center, to be celebrated with a Dinner on Friday, April 25,
2014, at Hiland Park Country Club, Queensbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center, established in
1983, recognizes the connections of ethical behavior to the physical,
psychological and spiritual health of the community, as explored in the
story of the good Samaritan; the center affirms the influence of employ-
ment practices, business conduct and workplace conditions on mental
health; and
WHEREAS, In sponsoring the auspicious Ethics in Business Awards, the
Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center is promoting ethical practices in
Warren, Washington, Essex and Saratoga counties, encouraging local busi-
nesses, agencies and individuals to aspire to be considered for the
awards; and
WHEREAS, Recognized as a large business, Warren Tire Service Center
will proudly commemorate its 31st year in business the same day they are
honored with the Ethics in Business Award, demonstrating the correlation
between a business's longevity and commitment to its moral compass; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Bob Kellogg, president of
Queensbury-based Warren Tire, the business has built a reputation of
treating customers fairly, looking out for its employees and giving back
to the community; and
WHEREAS, Kellogg's father, Wayne, founded Warren Tire in 1983 with one
location and a commitment to the golden rule, one should treat others as
one would like others to treat oneself; today, there are 15 locations
spanning the Capital Region and employing 118 people; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges Warren Tire Service Center's success, recognizes its contributions
to the local and State economies, and extends its highest commendation
to the corporation and its employees, fully confident that, in its
future, it will enjoy the same success which has so characterized its
past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Warren Tire Service Center upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of an Ethics in Business Award by the Adirondack Samaritan
Counseling Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bob Kellogg, President of Warren Tire Service Center, Queens-
bury, New York.