To the editor:

On behalf of the owners and staff of Academy Cars, I would like to thank Journal-World for the positive article published about our move to our new facility.

I cannot reiterate enough the incredible level of cooperation our owners have had from two local banks in order to make it all happen. The city of Lawrence, and state of Kansas, could not have been more professional and helpful, as well. Inspectors, licensing officials, etc., managed to cut through the red tape, stayed late and did more than we could have expected to get us open in a timely fashion.

Also, many local businesses, including competitors, have expressed, to us, their sincere best wishes.

There is a lot to be said, during good times and tough times, about the “can do” spirit of the American Midwest. In over 20 years in the car business, which has taken me to many towns in several states, I have never experienced a more positive and supportive business community, city government and population than here in Lawrence. I am excited about its future, and am proud to call Lawrence, Kansas, my home.