Residence Inn Presents Holly Robinson Peete With First Annual "Resident Mom" Award

BETHESDA, Md., May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The focus was on family today as Residence Inn by Marriott honored actress, author and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete with the first annual "Resident Mom" award for her contributions as a wife, mother and working woman, specifically citing her devotion to her family while maintaining a successful career. The award and donation to her charity was given today, May 17, at the Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square.

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Holly, who co-hosts the CBS daytime talk show The Talk, founded the HollyRod Foundation with her husband, former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete, in 1996. Inspired by Holly's father's battle with Parkinson's disease and Holly and Rodney's son's diagnosis with autism, the HollyRod Foundation supports families affected by these conditions.

Residence Inn by Marriott caters to the needs of busy moms like Holly. With spacious suites, free hot breakfast, free Internet, swimming pools and reasonable rates, the hotel brand makes it easy to travel with the whole family this summer.  The "Resident Mom" award is a continuation of the brand's celebration of moms which was in full bloom earlier this month when 50,000 red roses were given out on Mother's Day, May 8, at the almost 600 Resident Inn properties throughout the U.S.

"Holly Robinson Peete is an inspiration, balancing her family and work while also making a huge difference in the lives of families living with Autism and Parkinson's disease," said Christina Taylor, Senior Director, Residence Inn by Marriott. "She juggles a television career, runs an incredible charity that helps so many people, and is a wife and great mom to her four children. We could not think of a better mom to honor with this first 'Resident Mom' award."

"I'm thrilled to be given this award and donation by Residence Inn by Marriott," said Holly Robinson Peete. "Being a mother is one of the most meaningful and rewarding roles in my life.  I am accepting this award on behalf of all the mothers who do so much and give so much back.  This award is a salute to all mothers who manage to do it all."

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