Senate Resolution No. 2569

BY: Senator GALLIVAN

HONORING Bricdale Farm of Perry, New York, upon
the occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Century Farm Award presented at the annual meeting
and forum of the New York State Agricultural Society
on January 22, 2020

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 is dependent on our agricultural industry for a
variety of food products; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of our farmers as they continue their hard work of cultivating
the land, facing the many challenges of nature such as flood, drought
and heat, in order to grow our food; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Bricdale Farm of Perry, New York, upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the Century Farm Award by the New York State
Agricultural Society; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1937, the Century Farm Program recognizes
New York farms which have been in continuous operation on the same land
by the same family for 100 years or more; and

WHEREAS, Started as a small dairy farm in 1889, Bricdale Farm has
been successfully managed by the Brick Family for over 100 years, making
it a point of pride for Wyoming County's agricultural industry; and

WHEREAS, From its humble beginnings, Bricdale Farm has grown and
expanded by planting several specialty crops including lettuce,
microgreens, and sunflower sprouts; in addition, the Bricks now raise
beef cattle and installed a top-dry grain bin in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Like every Century Farm Award winner, the Brick Family
understands that in agriculture, sustainability means profitability;
implementing best management practices which help lower production
costs, thereby protecting the environment and attracting customers, has
enabled them to adapt to the many challenges of an ever-changing farm
economy; and

WHEREAS, The Brick family has served as dedicated advocates for the
farming industry which has been the mainstay of their family for
generations; their involvement within the community, as well as their
ever-evolving enterprise, tells a story of stamina, caring attitude, and
family, which will carry them long into the future; and

WHEREAS, Through their diligence and expertise, the Brick Family has
brought pride and recognition to their farm, community, and the State of
New York; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges the success of this exceptional family farm 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, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bricdale Farm upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
the Century Farm Award by the New York State Agricultural Society
presented at the annual meeting and forum of the New York State
Agricultural Society on January 22, 2020; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Brick Family.