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Honoring and congratulating Kevin Mazzucola for his career and retirement as the Executive Director of the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, Originally from Montana and a graduate of the University of Montana, Kevin previously worked for both the Montana and Wyoming Auto Dealers Associations before coming to Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Kevin’s tenure as Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) Executive Director started in 1997, and since then, he has grown the Association from a staff of two to nearly ten, lobbied in both Harrisburg and Philadelphia for the betterment of the automobile industry, and fostered relationships that will continue to benefit the Association for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, Kevin took production of the annual Philadelphia Auto Show in-house while reenergizing and rejuvenating the event, such that during his tenure, Kevin welcomed approximately six million area residents to the show, equating to influencing tens of billions in vehicle sales over that time; and
WHEREAS, Kevin has overseen the distribution of more than $20 million to area children’s charities, institutions, programs and more via the one-of-a-kind, dealer-run Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, which he helped develop and launch in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Through the Foundation’s Driving Away the Cold New Coat Program, Kevin coordinated nearly $11 million in individual dealership and public contributions to distribute 675,000 new coats to children in the five-county area of Philadelphia, reflecting his commitment to community impact and charitable outreach; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Executive Director of ADAGP, Kevin was a tremendous supporter of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, fundraising more than $10 million through his incredible Black Tie Tailgate events; and
WHEREAS, Kevin’s efforts have resulted in two distinct Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation Welcome Centers at both Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Main and Children’s Hospiral ot Philadelphia King of Prussia through two separate, million-dollar pledges; and
WHEREAS, Kevin continued to show his dedication to Philadelphia’s youth by orchestrating the Association’s Annual Technology Competition, which awards more than $1 million in scholarships, tools, and prizes throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area for high school seniors interested in automotive education; and
WHEREAS, Kevin is the very proud father of Jack and Madia, and he and his beloved wife Gina will enjoy their retirement in their new home in Wyoming; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, that it hereby honors and commemorates Kevin Mazzucola for his distinguished service and leadership as the Executive Director of the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia and his philanthropic work throughout Philadelphia.
FURTHER RESOLVED that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Kevin Mazzucola as a formal acknowledgement and appreciation for his dedication as the Executive Director of the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia.
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