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17104172D
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 831
Offered January 26, 2017
Commending Andrew Gurowitz.
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Patron-- Hugo
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WHEREAS, Andrew Gurowitz, the owner of Fairfax Motors in Fairfax was named the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealer Association’s Quality Dealer of the Year for 2015; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association (VIADA) Quality Dealer of the Year award recognizes independent automobile dealers for their contributions to the industry, community and professional service, and adherence to a code of ethics; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Gurowitz began his interest in the car industry while working for his family’s car rental business as a teenager, and he has been the owner of Fairfax Motors since 1993; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Gurowitz and Fairfax Motors grew from one desk and 12 parking spots in 1993 to its own facility with 100 cars today; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Gurowitz was named Top 100 Dealer from Manheim’s Auto Auction group; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Gurowitz has made many contributions to VIADA throughout his career, serving as vice-president from 1999 - 2001 and 2003 - 2015; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Gurowitz and Fairfax Motors support the community by providing discounts to all military members and their families, as well as all teachers, firefighters, police, EMT and others in the service professions, and by donating cars and vans to the Jewish Community Center in Fairfax; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Gurowitz is an active member of the Fairfax community, serving on the board of the Home Owners’ Association; sponsoring the City of Fairfax George Mason University Diversity Scholarship and the Sleep In at Fairfax High School for graduation; and supporting the Fairfax Family Foster Care graduations, local sports leagues, and activities at the synagogue and community center; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Andrew Gurowitz on his selection as the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association Quality Dealer of the Year for 2015; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Andrew Gurowitz as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for his achievement and best wishes in his future endeavors.