LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Howard Garrett upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Town of Montgomery Cham-
ber of Commerce

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Howard Garrett upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by the Town of Montgomery Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Dinner
to be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at the Colden Manor at Spruce
Lodge in Montgomery, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, and a graduate of Brooklyn
College, Howard Garrett served in the United States Army and worked as a
junior high school teacher before entering the sales profession; and
WHEREAS, From 1959 on, Howard Garrett was a sales engineer for indus-
trial storage and material handling manufacturers such as Dexion, Metro-
politan Wire Company, Unarco and Frick-Gallagher; in 1991, he started
his own company as a manufacturer's representative selling storage
equipment to distributors throughout New York and New Jersey; he sold
his company in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Having moved to the Village of Montgomery, New York, in 1987,
Howard Garrett and his wife, Judy, founded the Orange County Chapter of
Amnesty International; that same year, they founded the Grand Montgomery
Chamber Music and Theater Series; and
WHEREAS, Howard Garrett also created Orange County Day, a Sunday in
the month of June to be spent appreciating the beauty and joy of living
in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, With the Grand Montgomery Chamber Music and Theater Series is
in its 21st year, Howard and Judy Garrett have presented 104 free
concerts, and 17 additional music and theatrical programs; this incredi-
ble effort has resulted in Montgomery becoming well-known to music
lovers in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Howard Garrett is in his 25th year of conducting
music appreciation monthly get-togethers at his home; he also volunteers
his time to the Town of Montgomery Seniors Independence Project, as well
as serves as an organ grinder for both festivals and nursing home enter-
tainment; and
WHEREAS, The quintessential civic leader, Howard Garrett has been the
recipient of numerous awards and certificates of recognition, acknowl-
edging his efforts of in-depth magnitude; he was named "Orange County
Champion for the Arts" by the Orange County Arts Council, and received
the Orange County Human Rights Award, along with four other members of
the Orange County Chapter of Amnesty International; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Howard Garrett has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Howard Garrett has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Howard Garrett upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Town of Montgomery Chamber of Commerce; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Howard Garrett.