[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 159 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1009]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            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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