[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 26 (Thursday, March 9, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TIME HONORS DELAWAREAN

 Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise today to make special note of 
the national honor bestowed upon one of the leading citizens in the 
central part of my State, in historic Kent County, Delaware. At the 
very heart of this national recognition for his business excellence is 
the story of a strong, close family, which makes this award all the 
more special.
  TIME Magazine has named John W. Whitby, Jr., President of Kent County 
Motor Sales Company, as its recipient of the 2000 Quality Dealer Award. 
The competition was formidable--Whitby won over 63 other dealers 
nominated for the 31st annual award, from more than 20,500 auto dealers 
nationwide. And make no mistake--this is a coveted award for auto 
dealers. It's the equivalent of TIME's ``Man of the Year'' award for 
automobile dealers.
  John operates Kent County Motor Sales in Dover, building on the 
successful business his dad, Jack Whitby founded. Upon accepting the 
award at the National Auto Dealers Association Convention, John readily 
gave credit to his father for the extensive training he received and to 
his employees and colleagues for their dedication and commitment to 
excellence.
  American philosopher and poet, George Santayana, wrote that: ``The 
family is one of nature's masterpieces.'' To extend that metaphor: The 
Whitby family is one of Kent County's masterpieces. Not only is John a 
top business owner, he is a community leader as well. John is a member 
of the Delaware Business Roundtable Greater Dover Committee; the 
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce; the Quarterback Club of Kent 
County; and, Friends of Capitol Theatre among many other civic 
contributions. John is continuing the strong Whitby family tradition. 
He lives in his native Dover, with his wife Diane and two children, 
Emily and Jay.
  Mr. President, it is with great pride that I commend John Whitby, Jr. 
and his family for this outstanding national award.

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