LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mark Farina upon the occasion of his
retirement from Village of New Hyde Park Department of Public Works

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, For 36 and one-half years, Mark Farina rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Village of New Hyde Park
Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Foreman, Mark Farina served with loyalty,
honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Mark Farina was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in New Hyde Park, Mark Farina graduated from
Nassau Community College with an Associate's degree; after college, he
immediately went to work for the Village of New Hyde Park Department of
Public Works where he has worked his entire career; and
WHEREAS, With the Department of Public Works, Mark Farina was respon-
sible for overseeing all facets of his job serving as Foreman for the
last 15 years and is a 40-year-member of the New Hyde Park Little Leag-
ue, where he has served as Past President as well as in many other
capacities; and
WHEREAS, A member of Holy Spirit Parish in New Hyde Park, Mark Farina
serves on the Parks Commission for the Village of New Hyde Park and
assists the New Hyde Park Lion's Club Christmas Tree Drive, and annually
has attended countless Village functions, including parades, street
fairs, dedications, and tree lightings; and
WHEREAS, With Mark Farina throughout have been his wife, Debbie, their
three sons, James, Matthew and Thomas, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Village of New Hyde Park Depart-
ment of Public Works, Mark Farina earned the admiration, esteem and
affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mark Farina upon the occasion of his retirement after 36 and a
half years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mark Farina.