LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chuck Barredo upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Long Island Builders Insti-
tute

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, Chuck Barredo has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chuck Barredo
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Long
Island Builders Institute, to be celebrated at its 71st Annual Dinner
Dance on Friday, May 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Barredo graduated from St. John's University with a
Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 1977; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1980s, Chuck Barredo experienced success as a
salesman and a sales Manager for established companies such as Symbol
Technologies (now Motorola) as well as a few start up ventures; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Barredo took a position as a sales executive at East
Coast Abstract, Inc., in April of 2002; and
WHEREAS, In January of 2005, Chuck Barredo was promoted to Director of
Business Development to lead in expanding both the title business and
related opportunities such as 1031 Exchanges; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Chuck Barredo co-founded Tax Lien Advisors, LLC,
consultants to tax lien investors; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Barredo has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Barredo joined the Long Island Builders Institute in
the spring of 2002; he has been on its Board of Directors since 2009,
and was the Associate Council President in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his involvement with the Long Island Builders
Institute, Chuck Barredo has been instrumental in ushering in new
members; and
WHEREAS, Chuck Barredo is also an active member of his church, St.
Barnabas R.C. Church in Bellmore, and donates much of his time to the
American Kidney Fund; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Chuck Barredo has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Susan, and their
children, Jacqueline, Robert, Matthew and Julianne, 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 Chuck Barredo has displayed through-
out his life; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chuck Barredo upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Long Island Builders Institute; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chuck Barredo.