Honor Gianluca Mech in Brooklyn

Senate Resolution No. 4010 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMENDING Gianluca Mech upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd. on April 8, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Gianluca Mech upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd., to be celebrated at its 41st Annual Gala on Sunday,

April 8, 2018; and WHEREAS, For the last 43 years, the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd. has stayed true to its mission of promoting unity in its multi-cultural community; this vital organization strives to instill and preserve the highest ideal of Americanism, provide mutual assistance and encourage greater participation; and WHEREAS, Gianluca Mech was born to Giovanni Mech and Gabrielle (Rovetti) Mech on July 12, 1969, in Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; he earned his undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences, and master's degrees in Communication and Marketing, and Traditional Herbalism; and WHEREAS, Gianluca Mech's ancestors have experimented with the art and secrets of herbal medicine for centuries; many of the decoctions which Gianluca currently produces were first prepared in 1911; and WHEREAS, Since 1987, Gianluca Mech has held the title of President of Gianluca Mech SpA, a family-owned company in Asigliano Veneto which manufactures and distributes food supplements and diet foods; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Gianluca Mech has developed the galonk formula of Decottopia and conceived the Global Protocol of the Tisanoreica Diet; he is also the owner of three international patents; and WHEREAS, A Gianluca Mech branded Temporary Store offering his diet products and herbal food supplements will open in Brooklyn, New York, his home away from home; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his profession and philosophies, Gianluca Mech was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the 2011 Silver Plate of the Chamber of Congressmen for his efforts in fighting obesity, a 2012 scroll commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day, and a Certificate of Merit of the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles; he also received an award at the Eastor Charity Ball in Bucharest, Romania; and WHEREAS, A truly compassionate and kind man, Gianluca Mech was instrumental in building a home in the L'Abbraccio community of Molini di Prela, Imperia, for disadvantaged children and young people; and WHEREAS, In addition, Gianluca Mech has helped raise funds for cystic fibrosis and epidermolysis bullosa research, and supported various children's initiatives in Romania, Lebanon, Namibia, Bangladesh and Ecuador; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Gianluca Mech has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Gianluca Mech upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gianluca Mech.