UNOFFICIAL COPY AS OF 01/21/1912 REG. SESS.12 RS BR 1610

A RESOLUTION honoring the President, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc., Terry L. Dotson, upon being named 2012 Truck Dealer of the Year by American Truck Dealers and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.

WHEREAS, in 1972, Terry L. Dotson, while attending Pikeville College, met Jim McClung, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc., a truck dealer and parts company. Although Mr. Dotson thereafter graduated with a music degree and planned to become a music teacher, Mr. McClung offered him a job as a management trainee with his company; and

WHEREAS, within four years, Mr. Dotson became the company’s top seller, and in 1981, he became the President and Chief Operating Officer of Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc. He purchased the dealership in 1989 and became Chairman, President, and CEO; and

WHEREAS, under the control of Mr. Dotson and further upon his insistence on the highest level of customer service, Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc., which is headquartered in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, expanded into 33 locations throughout Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee, and became one of America’s largest truck dealerships. The company has full-service dealerships, parts-only stores, leasing offices, and custom fabrication and detail shops. It further maintains in-house financing and leasing companies and has a private label after-market parts line. Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc. has earned numerous industry awards for sales and overall dealer excellence; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dotson’s dedication to his employees and emphasis on customer service have made him a success in the trucking business; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dotson served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the University of Pikeville for 15 years, overseeing, among other things, enrollment growth from 200 to over 1,200 students and the establishment of the school's College of Osteopathic Medicine; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Dotson supported many programs for the community and for community youth, including an equine therapy program in his stable; and

WHEREAS, the Truck Dealer of the Year is a national award given by American Truck Dealers (ATD) and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine based on dealership performance, civic contributions, and industry leadership. Mr. Dotson exceeded all criteria through his outstanding community service and through his customer-service focused business; and

WHEREAS, on February 4th, 2012, Mr. Dotson was honored as Truck Dealer of the Year at the ATD Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada;

NOW, THEREFORE,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

Section 1. The House of Representatives does hereby recognize and honor President, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc., Terry L. Dotson, upon being named 2012 Truck Dealer of the Year by American Truck Dealers and Heavy Duty Trucking magazine.

Section 2. When the House of Representatives adjourns this day, it does so in honor of Terry L. Dotson and all employees of Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc.

Section 3. The Clerk of the House of Representative is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo for delivery to Terry L. Dotson.

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