[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E208-E209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING WEST HERR AUTOMOTIVE GROUP FOR RECEIVING THE RETAIL AWARD FROM 
                    THE AMHERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 24, 2016

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor West Herr Automotive 
Group for receiving the Retail Award from the Amherst Chamber of 
Commerce. West Herr's history of and dedication to good corporate 
citizenship as well as their continued success is worthy of recognition 
and praise.
   West Herr Automotive Group, established in 1950, is the largest 
automotive group in New York State and the 24th largest in the nation. 
West Herr is a long-time contributor and supporter of many worthwhile 
organizations in Western New York, demonstrating their generosity and 
commitment to giving back to the community that supports them.

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   With 21 locations in Erie, Niagara, and Monroe Counties, West Herr 
has 23 franchises and over 1,900 employees. In 2015, the company sold 
more than 46,000 new and used vehicles. West Herr prides itself on 
dealing honestly and fairly with customers and employees, a philosophy 
shared throughout all levels of the organization. West Herr builds 
their reputation on excellence, customer satisfaction and an 
understanding of their roots. All owners live in Western New York and 
actively manage the 21 locations on a daily basis.
   Their customer and employee satisfaction efforts have earned them 
countless awards. West Herr has received Business First of Buffalo 
``Best Place to Work in WNY'' Award for eleven consecutive years and 
the Better Business Bureau's ``Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics'' six 
times. In 2012, the group was recognized nationally as one of the 
``Best Dealerships to Work For'' through Automotive News. Additionally, 
the Buffalo News recognized West Herr as a Top Workplace in its 
inaugural year for the program.
   I ask that my colleagues join me in congratulating West Herr on 
receiving the Retail Award from the Amherst Chamber of Commerce. Their 
contributions to Western New York and commitment to quality service is 
commendable and I wish them continued success.

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