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HONORING MR. CHRIS SHAKE AND MR. SABU SHAKE, JR.
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HON. JIMMY PANETTA
of california
in the house of representatives
Friday, September 30, 2022
Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Chris Shake and Mr. Sabu Shake, Jr. for their contributions to the central coast of California and to celebrate 15 years of their annual philanthropy,
``Sabu's Safari.''
Mr. Chris Shake and Mr. Sabu Shake, Jr. are sons of Sabu Shake, Sr., a well-known restaurateur, family man, and philanthropist, who passed away on December 5, 1998. In his memory, on the first-year anniversary of Mr. Shake, Sr.'s death, the brothers created the Sabu Shake Memorial Fundraiser to assist families during the holiday season. In 2002, it was decided that the Salvation Army Monterey Corps, one of their father's favorite charities, would become the sole recipient of funds raised in memory of Mr. Shake, Sr.
In 2008, the brothers created the dinner and auction event called
``Sabu's Safari'' to raise additional funds for the Salvation Army. The inaugural dinner was attended by over 300 members of the Monterey community. For its first two years, Sabu's Safari was hosted at what is now the Monterey Zoo, and soon the fundraiser outgrew the venue, but the name stuck. Sabu's Safari is now a community institution, attended by more people every year and, to date, has raised more than $1,725,000 for the Salvation Army Monterey Corps.
Through the brothers' generous spirits and commitment to community, Sabu's Safari and other Shake family fundraisers have raised over $5.7 million for Salvation Army Monterey Corps. Over the years, these funds have helped many local families and children in need through daily hot meals and food boxes, showers, laundry, computers, and job assistance at the Sabu Shake Jr. Good Samaritan Center in Sand City, adjacent to what is now known as ``Shake Avenue.''
Today, on October 1, 2022, the gala takes place for the 15th and final time. The perennially sold-out event marks the end of an era for the Shake brothers, but their legacy of philanthropy and community values will live on.
Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize Mr. Chris Shake and Mr. Sabu Shake, Jr's impact on our community and the Central Coast. I extend my personal gratitude for their inspiring generosity and many philanthropic and civic contributions. It is therefore fitting and proper that we honor the Shake family here today.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 159(2)
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