PROCLAMATION from Fred Camillo, First Selectman
WHEREAS, Freccia Brothers Garage is celebrating its centennial year right here in the heart of Greenwich and has been part of our town since the days of horse drawn carriages; and
WHEREAS, Freccia Brothers Garage is a family run business that has evolved with the times through five generations, allowing the kids to be lucky enough to grow up with the original founding Freccia Brothers and see it become an enduring and beloved local business; and
WHEREAS, Freccia Brothers has consistently upheld its commitment to Christmas cheer and has never missed hanging greens, bows and lights during the season while collecting hundreds of toys for children in need; and
WHEREAS, Freccia Brothers Garage’s Frank Freccia III and David D’Andrea Jr. are known as the best air-cooled mechanics who have kept their vow to keep vintage VWs on the road for years to come; and
WHEREAS, Freccia Brothers Garage’s centennial is a chance to celebrate this local small business and the contributions it has made to our local economy and community; and
WHEREAS, Even if you don’t own a vintage VW Freccia Brothers Garage is always happy to welcome anyone when they stop in to tell their VW story and visit the home of the famous Freccia Brothers Garage shirt.
NOW, THEREFORE, l, FRED CAMILLO FIRST SELECTMAN OF THE TOWN OF GREENWICH, do
hereby proclaim January 5, 2023 as
Freccia Brothers Garage Day
in the Town of Greenwich and urge all residents to join me in celebrating Freccia Brothers’ centennial anniversary and recognizing the family’s contributions to our Town.