LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank M. Castella, Jr. upon the occasion
of receiving the Community Leadership Award from the Alzheimer's Associ-
ation on April 17, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 individ-
uals 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 honor
Frank M. Castella, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the Linda Saland
Community Leadership Award from the Hudson Valley, Rockland, Westches-
ter, New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association at its 14th Annual
"A Night of Wine & Roses" Gala to be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010,
at The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader and Alzheimer's champion, Frank M.
Castella, Jr. has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraor-
dinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to
his community; and
WHEREAS, Frank M. Castella, Jr. is the owner of AM Direct Mail, Inc.
and co-owner of Harmon and Castella Printing, Inc. and A Black Tie
Limousine, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, After three generations of quality, service and steady growth
at Harmon and Castella Printing, Inc., Frank M. Castella, Jr. was
inspired to lead the family printing practice to a whole new level; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the company in 2000, Frank M. Castella, Jr.'s
changes have caused a transformation in the business' strategy and plan-
ning resulting in exponential growth; today, they are leading the market
in new advanced equipment and technology; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Frank M. Castella, Jr. purchased an existing direct
mail company with an established Hudson Valley base; welcoming the
existing employees, AM Direct Mail, Inc. was moved to Poughkeepsie, New
York, where it has utilized new technology and sales have increased
substantially; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Frank M. Castella, Jr. partnered with Michael Jubie
and Evan Thompson to form A Black Tie Limousine, combining forces with
Frank Castella, Sr. and Castle Horse Drawn Carriage Company; the Sauger-
ties based company has quickly grown, catering to many noteworthy
clients throughout the Valley including Jimmy Fallon, The Beach Boys,
Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Levon Helm and Jake Owen; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, for 18 years, Frank M. Castella, Jr. has been
involved with one of the largest and most successful haunted theme
parks, Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, Inc.; Headless
Horseman is a young and heavily watched industry leader attracting visi-
tors to travel from all over the world; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Frank M. Castella, Jr.
has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstint-
ingly; and
WHEREAS, Frank M. Castella, Jr. is currently the 2nd Vice Chair of The
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce; he is also a member of the
Dutchess County Arts Council Executive Board and the Saint Francis
Hospitals and Health Centers Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Frank M. Castella, Jr. has also served as a member of the
Junior Achievement Volunteer and Steering Committee, the Dutchess County
Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation Golf Tournament Committee, Chair

of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing and
Trade Committee, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Gala
Committee, the Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce Centennial Commit-
tee, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce ENERGY Committee
and the Abilities First Men's Golf Tournament Committee; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Frank M. Castella, Jr.'s commitment to community is
further demonstrated by the many hours he spends assisting local busi-
nesses and non-profit organizations, some of which have included Girl
Scouts of Dutchess County, Dutchess Outreach, Catherine Street Community
Center, Family Partnership Center, The Center for Prevention of Child
Abuse, FRAXA (Fragile-X), United Way of Dutchess County, Children's Home
of Poughkeepsie, Hospice, Inc., Alzheimer's Association of Dutchess
County, Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society, Community Foun-
dation of Dutchess County, Dutchess Community College Foundation, Dutch-
ess County ARC, Pitch for Kids and Arlington Fire; and
WHEREAS, He has also been actively involved with Marist College,
Community Action of Dutchess County, Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-
Kill, Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation, Lutheran Care Center, 4H of
Dutchess County, Dutchess County SPCA, American Heart Association, the
American Red Cross of Dutchess County, Baptist Home of Poughkeepsie,
Special Olympics, Mill Street Loft, the Half Moon Theatre and the Micha-
el O'Remus Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Frank M. Castella, Jr. has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Frank M. Castella, Jr. is a graduate of Arlington Central
School District, Dutchess Community College and Albany University, where
he earned a degree in business and marketing; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, Frank M.
Castella, Jr. is the recipient of the 2007 United States Small Business
Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and many community
service recognition awards; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Frank M. Castella, Jr. has displayed
throughout his life; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Frank M. Castella, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the Linda
Saland Community Leadership Award from the Alzheimer's Association on
April 17, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank M. Castella, Jr.