LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Howard
Flats Farm in Hornell, New York

WHEREAS, The agricultural industry is part of the foundation upon which
our distinct American heritage is built; New York State and the entire
United States are dependent on our agricultural industry for a variety
of food products; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
milestones of those families which substantially contribute to the
economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 200th Anniversary of the Howard Flats Farm in Hornell, New
York, to be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Phil Bennett owns a diversified farming operation, including
a log home and nearby camping sites he rents as lodging during hunting
season and throughout the year for recreational activities; he is an
active Rotarian and Farm Bureau member; and
WHEREAS, Phil Bennett and his family also contribute volunteer time to
the Howard community's many events and activities; located at 7291 Coun-
ty Route 27, Hornell (Town of Howard), Howard Flats Farm is currently
run under the ownership of Phil and Juanita Bennett along with the
management of their son, Jay Bennett; and
WHEREAS, The farm has been in the Bennett family for five generations
and will progress into its sixth generation in the near future; the farm
has been run under the ownership of Daniel N. Bennett, George Bennett,
Bert Bennett, Byron Bennett, and now Phil Bennett; and
WHEREAS, Howard Flats Farm is a dairy operation with an average milk-
ing herd of 150 cows and around 700 total acres of land, consisting of
both family-owned and rented property; the main milking bar has a double
ten milking parlor with an automatic take-off system and individual
weigh-jars; and
WHEREAS, Howard Flats Farm continues to change and expand with the
times, and is poised for success for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges the success of this exceptional family and its contributions to
the local and State economies, fully confident that it will continue to
enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Howard Flats Farm in Hornell,
New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Phil Bennett.