LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Charles M. Barrett upon the occasion of
receiving the Dr. Catherine White Achievement Award from HeartShare
Human Services of New York on March 25, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Charles M. Barrett upon the occasion of receiving the Dr. Catherine
White Achievement Award from HeartShare Human Services of New York at
its 2010 Spring Gala and Auction to be held at the New York Marriott
Marquis Broadway Ballroom on Thursday, March 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Charles M. Barrett has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession; and
WHEREAS, As Director of Catering Sales at the New York Marriott
Marquis in Times Square, Charles M. Barrett is responsible for overall
catering sales for one of New York City's largest hotels, with over
100,000 square feet of catering and meeting space; and
WHEREAS, A 25-year veteran of Marriott International, Charles M.
Barrett has held various catering positions with the company, starting
with the Stamford Marriott in 1984; he became the Director of Catering
at the Westchester Marriott in 1985, and shortly thereafter in 1986, he
joined the opening team at the New York Marriott Marquis; and
WHEREAS, Charles M. Barrett has held several catering positions within
the hotel including Senior Catering Account Executive as well as his
present position as Director of Catering Sales; and
WHEREAS, Charles M. Barrett began his extraordinary career with the
(then named) Sheraton Corporation in New York City at the Sheraton
Centre Hotel in 1977 as Assistant Catering Sales Manager; he was
promoted to Assistant Director of Catering in 1981 and was there for
three more years before joining Marriott International; and
WHEREAS, A native New Yorker, Charles M. Barrett is a graduate of
Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, where he earned a Bachelor's
degree in Liberal Arts; he then attended the American Academy of Dramat-
ic Arts in New York and earned an Associate's degree in Fine Arts; and
WHEREAS, Charles M. Barrett has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless endeavors and has always given of himself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Charles M. Barrett is an active member of Meeting Planners
International, Food and Beverage Managers Association, National Associ-
ation of Catering Executives, Asian American Business Development Coun-
cil, International Special Events Society, Manhattan College Alumni
Association and the American Martyrs Church Parish Council; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Charles M. Barrett has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Joy, their daughter,
Sandra, and his sons, Charles John and Christopher, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Charles M. Barrett has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Charles M. Barrett upon the occasion of receiving the Dr. Cathe-
rine White Achievement Award from HeartShare Human Services of New York
on March 25, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles M. Barrett.