The resolution extends high commendations to Cathy Stender, owner of Woody Anderson Ford in Huntsville, Alabama, for being named a top five finalist for the prestigious 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year Award. This recognition highlights her exceptional leadership in the automotive industry and her significant contributions to community outreach. Mrs. Stender has received numerous accolades for her dealership's performance and was notably inducted into the Ford Dealer Hall of Fame in 2022, becoming the first woman to achieve this honor.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Mrs. Stender is deeply committed to community service, supporting various local initiatives such as HATCH, which aids at-risk youth, and the WEDC Foundation, which helps women pursue higher education. Her philanthropic efforts also include contributions to local educational institutions and veterans' memorials, demonstrating her dedication to enhancing the lives of those in her community. The resolution expresses gratitude for her distinguished service and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.