LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Carl B. Brink, distin-
guished citizen and respected pillar within the farming community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Carl B. Brink of Newark Valley, New York, died on Saturday,
June 19, 2010, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Carl B. Brink was born on January 10, 1930, in Newark Valley;
as a youngster, his work ethics were developed as he assisted his
parents with chores; and
WHEREAS, Realizing early on that young Carl was a gifted vocalist, his
parents provided him with voice lessons and, while a student at Newark
Valley High School, he performed in several musicals; moreover, his
leadership skills were evident as he served as President of The Future
Farmers of America; and
WHEREAS, In 1948, Carl B. Brink graduated and several years later,
married the former Lorrie Greene; together they raised their family,
farmed and traveled for 40 years until her passing in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Carl B. Brink was a long-time member of Lakeview Chapel,
Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Owego, New York; his memberships
included: Tioga County Farm Bureau, New York State Farm Bureau, serving
as a State Director at the time of his death, and for 20 years, he
served as a member of the Newark Valley Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, Never content with simply being just a member of any organ-
ization, Carl B. Brink was a 'do-er' and an achiever for each one; his
contributions to the people of New York State and the farming community
were invaluable; and
WHEREAS, Carl B. Brink was an advocate for rural school programs and
funding; one of his greatest accomplishments, achieved by his relentless
work, was the elimination of the unincorporated business tax and inheri-
tance tax for farms; while on his personal travels, he would frequently
visit other farmers to receive their input; and
WHEREAS, He also hosted many state officials and legislators on their
visits to his own farm, Century Family Farm in Newark Valley, as well as
other area farms as a means of educating them about farming life and
industry; and
WHEREAS, Carl B. Brink farmed over 1,000 acres but also realized the
importance of family time; beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother
and friend, he was an adventurous Captain at Sea, boating as far west as
the Mississippi, and he also loved riding his motorcycle and camping in
his RV; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Julia (Palmer) Brink,
Carl B. Brink is survived by his wife, Doris (Parker) Brink; his chil-
dren and their spouses, Yvonne and Brian Benjamin, David Brink, Ruth and
Jack Manzer, Lorrie and Matthew Russo, Rebecca and Timothy Quinlan, and
Yvette and Bryan Lewis; his brother, Richard (Patricia) Brink; two
sisters, Pricilla Smith and Ella (Robert) Brown; 16 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren; five stepchildren, Tish and Gene Evans, Rick and
Polly Tetrault, Ray and Robin Tetrault, Roger and Tina Tetrault, Tami
and Peter Magnus; 13 step-grandchildren; and one step great-grandson; as
well as many nieces, nephews and cousins; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Carl B. Brink leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will

remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Carl B. Brink, distinguished citizen and respected
pillar within the farming community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Carl B. Brink.