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Jim Estabrook, President of Estabrook Motor Company in Pascagoula, Mississippi, was nominated for the 2011 TIME Quality Dealer of the Year Award and honored at the 94th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention in San Francisco on February 5, 2011.

Estabrook was one of only 52 automobile dealers nominated nationally out of 17,000 for the 42nd Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, which recognizes successful dealers who demonstrate long-standing commitment to community service.

Estabrook founded Estabrook Motor Company in 1951 (originally purchased by his father) and expanded to operate Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Nissan, and Toyota dealerships with his two sons, Reed and Drew, serving as Vice Presidents and General Managers.

His community service includes leadership roles with Pascagoula Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, St. John's Episcopal Church, Singing River Mental Health Association, the Salvation Army, and the Boy's Club.

The Senate and House commend and congratulate Jim Estabrook for his national recognition and extend best wishes to him and his family.