Honor Brothers for Community Service

Senate Resolution No. 3664 BY: Senator LARKIN COMMENDING Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. on February 3,2018 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella have given not only of their time and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. to be celebrated at its Tuition Assistance Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and WHEREAS, Brothers Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella own and operate Brothers Barbecue in New Windsor, New York; not only do they bring that flavor to the smoker, they are also dedicated to bettering their community; and WHEREAS, Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella help their neighbors in numerous ways from aiding local families who face tragic situations, to offering jobs and guidance to those who seek a second chance in life, to raising money to help sponsor programs at both the Newburgh Free Academy and Cornwall High school and donating turkeys throughout the Thanksgiving season; and WHEREAS, These truly compassionate men also strive to provide other opportunities within their communities by serving food at three local soup kitchens in Newburgh, and participating in a state program that works to give mentally disabled people workforce experience and opportunities in various fields; and WHEREAS, The brothers' small acts of kindness lead to addressing a larger purpose; helping one person will not change the world, but for that person the world will change; thankful for what they have been able to achieve and the dreams they have made a reality, they stress the importance of having compassion for others and always remembering that everyone needs a little help sometimes; and WHEREAS, Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella learned these valuable lessons by their loving parents, grandmother and aunt; at a young age, the brothers helped their mother serve lunches and raise money at St. Josephs and St. Thomas schools, volunteered their theatrical talents as a family at local nursing homes, and planted trees and cleaned the streets of Newburgh; and WHEREAS, As children, Chris, Gavil and Jamie Farella adopted a local family during the holidays, each of them taking responsibility for a family member and seeing that each member received Christmas presents; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a period of constructive involvement, Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella have displayed throughout their life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Major General Irene Trowell-Harris Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Chris, Gavin and Jamie Farella, Owners, Brothers Barbecue.