SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42

(By Senator Chafin)

Congratulating Ruth Ryan Lemmon for being selected as the 2012 Automotive Trade Association Executive of the Year.

    Whereas, Ruth Lemmon joined the West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association in 1984; and

    Whereas, Ruth Lemmon currently serves the association as their President; and

    Whereas, Ruth Lemmon has served on the Board of Directors of the Automotive Trade Association Executives; and

    Whereas, Ruth Lemmon is past chair of the Southern Automotive Trade Association Executives; and

    Whereas, Ruth Lemmon was selected in 2012 by the National Automobile Dealers Association as the Automotive Trade Association Executive of the Year; and

    Whereas, Ruth Lemmon was chosen over more than 100 other candidates from around the entire country for her commitment to the National Automobile Dealers Association; and

    Whereas, Ruth Lemmon works tirelessly to advocate on behalf of automobile and truck dealers at the West Virginia Legislature and is a well respected and trusted lobbyists; and

    Whereas, Ruth Lemmon’s tenacity, dedication and intelligence not only make her an asset to the West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association but make her an asset to all of West Virginia; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate: 

    That the Senate hereby congratulates Ruth Ryan Lemmon on her selection as the 2012 Automotive Trade Association Executive of the Year; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Senate wishes Ruth Lemmon continued success as the President of the West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Ruth Ryan Lemmon and the West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association.