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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 170 Commending Bobby and Kandy Farino.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 2, 2018 Agreed to by the Senate, February 8, 2018

 

WHEREAS, for three years, Bobby and Kandy Farino have worked with local partners throughout the Williamsburg area to provide hot meals to law-enforcement officers who sacrifice time with their families during the holidays to protect and serve the community; and

WHEREAS, in 2015, with their grown children all either out of the country or spending time with in-laws, Bobby and Kandy Farino decided to share their holiday spirit with members of the James City County Police Department by delivering a hot meal on Christmas Day; and

WHEREAS, Bobby and Kandy Farino discussed the idea with members of their church congregation, fellow real estate professionals, businesses, restaurants, neighbors, and friends, all of whom responded with warm enthusiasm and pledged to help; and

WHEREAS, Bobby and Kandy Farino received so many donations that they were able to provide enough food for four days, from breakfast and traditional holiday fare to pizza and barbecue; and

WHEREAS, Bobby and Kandy Farino inspired an outpouring of support that has allowed them to serve the Williamsburg Police Department, the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, and the Virginia State Police, in addition to the James City County Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Bobby and Kandy Farino have expanded the program to include a “Date Night,” where local restaurants offer a two-for-one special for law-enforcement officers and free childcare is provided at Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex; the couple is planning a picnic for law-enforcement officers and their families for the summer of 2018; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Bobby and Kandy Farino for providing hot meals and fellowship to law-enforcement officers who work during the holidays; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Bobby and Kandy Farino as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for their generous work to support those who serve and protect the residents of the Commonwealth.