LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colonel Charles M. Faro upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of the Pillars Distinguished
Service Award by The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Colonel Charles M. Faro upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Pillars Distinguished Service Award by The Greater Hudson
Valley Family Health Center, Inc., to be celebrated on Saturday, Novem-
ber 7, 2009, at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Charles M. Faro has given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, The Vice Commander of the 105th Airlift Wing, Colonel Charles
M. Faro is a respected, well-known and highly admired leader, who
serves his community as a member of the Board of Directors of numerous
human services organizations; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man has been the recipient of many awards
and accolades including the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf
clusters; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Charles M. Faro has been called upon to contribute
his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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
honor Colonel Charles M. Faro upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Pillars Distinguished Service Award by The Greater
Hudson Valley Family Health Center, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colonel Charles M. Faro.