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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SWEENEY CHEVROLET BUICK DEALERSHIP
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HON. TIM RYAN
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to wish the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick Dealership a happy 100th year anniversary. One hundred years ago, Gene Hopper founded Stearns Motor Sales Company with Arthur Sweeney by his side. Through developing long standing relationships with both Buick and General Motors, Sweeney Dealership has become a trustworthy staple in the Youngstown community that expands four generations.
Over their first 100 years, Sweeney has become a symbol of car dealership excellence over the years. In 2017, they were chosen as the Chevrolet Dealer of the Year by Dealer Rater as well as once nominated for ``TIME Dealer of the Year.'' Not only that, 2020 marked Sweeney's fifteenth time receiving General Motor's Mark of Excellence Award for 2020. Despite the ongoing pandemic and the necessary changes to limit physical contact last year, their ability to reach this achievement is a testament to the level of care for their fellow neighbor. With only 10 percent of GM dealers receiving this award, Sweeney's ability to win for the fifteenth time serves as proof for their level of excellence.
Over the years, the dealership has also given back to the community that has gotten them this far. Sweeney has donated an estimated amount of $200,000 dollars each year to the community, along with setting aside $50 dollars from each car sold in the month of December in partnership with Operation Santa.
We, therefore, recognize the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick Dealership on its 100th anniversary, and wish them all the best as they embark into their second century as a steward of the Youngstown community and the state of Ohio.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 163
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