[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 163 (Tuesday, September 21, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E999]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      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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