LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Doreen Garrett upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2010 Business Person of the Year Award
by the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society, and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity of us
all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Doreen Garrett upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2010 Business Person of the Year Award by the Lewis County Chamber of
Commerce to be celebrated at a dinner on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at
the Glenfield Fire Hall; and
WHEREAS, A true entrepreneur, Doreen Garrett not only started a compa-
ny at the young age of 16, but she had a vision to continuously give
back to both her community and to her employees; and
WHEREAS, Today, Doreen Garrett is the President and Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Otis Technology, the cleaning system of choice for
military personnel, law enforcement employees and hunters; and
WHEREAS, With her focus on sharing her success with others, Doreen
Garrett is a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother; and
WHEREAS, Doreen Garrett received her Bachelor's degree in Business
from SUNY Institute of Technology and currently sits on the board of the
Lewis County IDA, Lewis County Hospital Board of Managers, Lewis County
Economic Development Zone Board, HSBC Central Region Advisory Board, the
board of the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park, and is a corporate
member of the Association of the United States Army and Young Presidents
Organization; and
WHEREAS, Doreen Garrett's achievements are stellar, some of which
include the 2002 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction, 2003 DOD
Award for Outstanding Support in Operation Iraqi Freedom, inducted into
NYS Small Business Hall of Fame in 2004, 2004 NYS Small Business Woman
of the Year, 2005 SBA National Award for Outstanding Woman in Business,
2008 and 2009 Fast Track 50 Business Award for highest growth in Central
New York, 2009 Ambrose Award winner for support and commitment of the
United States Armed Forces, the 2009 Galanis Award for Excellence in
Family Business and most recently, the 2010 Progressive Manufacturing
Award for Automated Warehouse and Technology and 2010 DSCC Gold Award
for quality performance as a government contractor; and
WHEREAS, A role model to females in her industry, Doreen Garrett
offers a lot of time speaking to young professionals and women about
obtaining goals, following your dreams and giving back to the community;
and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Jody, and her two
daughters, Ariana and Ondraya, as well as their granddaughter, Onnika,
all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Doreen Garrett upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the 2010 Business Person of the Year Award by the Lewis County Cham-
ber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Doreen Garrett, Turin, New York.