LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Martin Cottingham upon the occa-
sion of being named an Honorary Grand Marshal of the 34th Annual Queens
County St. Patrick's Day Parade

WHEREAS, Saint Patrick's Day is a time for all to celebrate the rich
heritage of the Irish people, unlimited in their contributions to this
greatly diverse land of ours; and
WHEREAS, A Saint Patrick's Day parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland, and provides an opportunity
for people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and pageantry;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Martin Cottingham upon the occasion of being named an Honorary
Grand Marshal of the 34th Annual Queens County St. Patrick's Day Parade
on Saturday, March 7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Martin Cottingham earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Organizational Management from St. Joseph's College and a Master of
Science degree in Real Estate Development from New York University; he
also possesses a Certificate in Construction Management from New York
University; and
WHEREAS, Martin Cottingham is currently a Managing Director at Grubb &
Ellis in the Corporate Services Group, which offers clients with multi-
market real estate interests a full array of planning, financial analy-
sis and portfolio management services; and
WHEREAS, Prior to this, Martin Cottingham was a Managing Director at
Bear Stearns & Co., where he was responsible for all global facility
management, property management, design, development and construction;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Martin Cottingham was responsible for all site
activities in the development of Bear Stearns' World Headquarters at 383
Madison Avenue and was appointed to the New York State Real Estate
Board; and
WHEREAS, A Vice President of the Emerald Association of Long Island,
Martin Cottingham is a Board Member of the Construction & Real Estate
Services Committee for Enterprise Ireland, an organization charged with
promoting the growth of Irish companies and business in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong parishioner of Holy Name Church, Martin Cottingham
is a founding member of the Holy Name Foundation, organized to address
Catholic school issues in Brooklyn and Queens, and he also sits on the
Board for Bishop Ford High School, LaSalle Academy and the YMCA; he is
also President of the Irish American Building Society; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Kathy, and their two
children, Brendan and Genna, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Each year as we honor St. Patrick, whose life mirrored a deep
and abiding example of the challenges of sainthood, we are mindful of
the history of the Irish people and their struggle against oppression,
religious intolerance and political, social and economic barriers; and
WHEREAS, The St. Patrick's Day Parade celebrates the spirit, purity
and strength of the Irish culture and its fine traditions; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Martin Cottingham upon the occasion of being named an
Honorary Grand Marshal of the 34th Annual Queens County St. Patrick's
Day Parade; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Martin Cottingham.