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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-205
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 3, 2014
To recognize and honor Gerard N. Murphy for his outstanding leadership in bringing economic and civic development, education, and entertainment to the Washington, D.C. area.
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy is the third-generation president of the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (“WANADA”);
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy was named CEO of WANADA in 1983 and has since gained the respect and admiration of his colleagues and peers for his vision and skilled management;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy re-established The Washington Auto Show® and oversaw its growth as the largest public show in Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy further developed The Washington Auto Show into the “public policy show” on the auto show circuit, drawing domestic and foreign industry leaders to the nation’s capital;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy created an insurance agency to place and service coverage for Washington area dealers and their employees;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy created the Automobile Dealer Education Institute to stem the technician shortage crisis;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy has been a founding member and chaired the sober driving coalition known as the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (“WRAP”), which has been emulated in other major metropolitan areas across the U.S.;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy co-founded a unique dealership career program operating in several Washington, D.C. area public school systems, one of which has been recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy created a dealership technician training curriculum certified by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation and operating in
2 community colleges in the Washington, D.C. area;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy has fostered economic growth in the Washington, D.C. area as immediate past chairman of both the Metropolitan Washington Better Business Bureau and the Small Business Legislative Council;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy serves as a member of the American Bar Association and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy has shown a dedication to the Washington, D.C. community through his participation in Leadership Washington;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy has held numerous roles in association leadership, including chair of the Local State and Regional Association Executives’ Council of the Automotive Trade Association Executives;
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy has made community service a hallmark of his life, serving as chairman of both the Rotary Club of Washington and the Washington Rotary Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Gerard N. Murphy has earned recognition for his considerable charitable work, honored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association with its Heartsongs Award and by the Boys and Girls Club of America with its Silver Medallion Award.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia proudly recognizes and honors Gerard N. Murphy for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the District of Columbia.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “Gerry Murphy Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
