[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 13 (Thursday, February 10, 1994)]
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                       TRIBUTE TO REGINE PONTIAC

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                        HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 1994

  Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body today to announce 
that a local car dealership in Rhode Island was recognized as a 
recipient of the 1994 Time Magazine Quality Dealer of the Year.
  This prestigious award is given to those few dealerships who have 
demonstrated a commitment to excellence while distinguishing themselves 
as a leader in the community. I am very proud to honor Regine Pontiac 
of Providence and their president Louis Regine on receiving this award.
  Regine Pontiac has been a valued member of the Rhode Island business 
community since 1929 making it one of the oldest dealerships in the 
United States.
  Throughout the years, Regine Pontiac has been a cornerstone of Rhode 
Island's business community. Their participation in many charitable 
events also represents their commitment to the well being of Rhode 
Island.
  In a time where small business owners are struggling to stay afloat, 
Louis Regine has managed to excel.
  Through his dedication and hard work, Regine Pontiac continues to 
maintain a high level of service for his customers while providing jobs 
for Rhode Islanders.
  He and his company are to be congratulated for a job well done.

               Providence Dealer Honored by Time Magazine


                 Louis Regine, III Receives 1994 Award

       San Francisco, CA.--TIME Magazine has named Louis Regine, 
     III, President of Regine Pontiac, Inc., in Providence, Rhode 
     Island, as a recipient of the 1994 TIME Magazine Quality 
     Dealer Award (TMQDA). The announcement was made January 29th 
     by John E. Haire, Publisher of TIME Magazine, and Bruce A. 
     Brown, VP Original Equipment Sales, North America of the 
     Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, during the National 
     Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention in San 
     Francisco. Mr. Regine and other award winners were honored at 
     the opening business meeting of this year's NADA Convention, 
     attended by more than 20,000 individuals involved in the 
     automobile industry.
       Mr. Regine is one of only 65 dealers to be nominated for 
     the magazine's national award during this, the award's silver 
     anniversary year. Sponsored in association with Goodyear and 
     in cooperation with the NADA, the annual TMQDA program 
     recognizes outstanding new car dealers for exceptional 
     performance in their dealership and distinguished community 
     service. Winners are selected by a panel of faculty members 
     from the University of Michigan Graduate School of Business 
     Administration. In acknowledgement of the University's 
     participation, TIME Magazine makes an annual grant of 
     scholarship funds to the Graduate School of Business 
     Administration in the names of TIME, Goodyear, NADA and all 
     TMQDA winners.
       A native of Providence, Mr. Regine began his professional 
     career in 1974 as a Loan Officer with the First Hawaiian Bank 
     in Honolulu, Hawaii. One year later, he returned to 
     Providence to work at his family's dealership, founded in 
     1929. In 1986, he became the President of Regine Pontiac.
       Nominated to receive the 25th annual TMQDA by the Rhode 
     Island Automobile Dealers Association, Mr. Regine has been a 
     member of that organization since 1986 and is currently its 
     President and a Member of its Board of Directors. In addition 
     to participating on dealer councils, Mr. Regine belongs to 
     the New England Pontiac Dealers Association, and sits on its 
     Board of Directors. He has been honored with numerous awards 
     during his career, including the Pontiac 5-Star Service 
     Excellence Award and the Pontiac Master Dealer Award.
       In 1991, Mr. Regine was appointed by the Governor to serve 
     on the Rhode Island Dealer License and Hearing Board, the 
     group charged with regulating the business practices of 
     dealers and manufacturers.
       A graduate of Brown University, Mr. Regine resides in 
     Lakeville, Massachusetts. He has two children, Meredith and 
     L.J.

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