LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Barbieri Family upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of the Sister Maureen Joyce Distin-
guished Service Award on April 22, 2014

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Barbieri
Family upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the
Sister Maureen Joyce Distinguished Service Award, to be celebrated at
the 2nd Annual Sister Maureen Joyce Center Dinner on April 22, 2014, at
Wolferts Roost Country Club, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, The Barbieri Family has given not only of their time and
energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently have been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, The Sister Maureen Joyce Distinguished Service Award is given
annually to persons, organizations, and businesses that have demon-
strated commitment to the spirit of the Sister Maureen Joyce Center
through their outreach or advocacy on behalf of the poor and vulnerable;
and
WHEREAS, Michael and Charlie Barbieri, with the help of their family,
transformed the empty lot next to the Sister Maureen Joyce Center into
the Garden of Feed'n; the garden is providing vegetables, beauty, and
inspiration to those who visit and work at the soup kitchen, as well as
the people within the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Michael and Charlie Barbieri are raising 20
laying hens to provide fresh eggs to the community and all proceeds are
being donated to the soup kitchen; and
WHEREAS, With the continued encouragement of their parents, Bob and
Maria Barbieri, who also regularly contribute to the mission of the
Sister Maureen Joyce Center, Michael and Charlie Barbieri are truly
making a difference to the underserved within the local community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, the Barbieri Family has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which the Barbieri Family have displayed
throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Barbieri Family upon the occasion of their designation as
recipients of the Sister Maureen Joyce Distinguished Service Award; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Barbieri Family.