Honor Michael Whiteman Award

Senate Resolution No. 2114 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Michael Whiteman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Third Age Achievement Award in Law by Senior Services of Albany 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Michael Whiteman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Third Age Achievement Award in Law by Senior Services of Albany, to be celebrated at its 21st Annual Third Age Achievement Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the contributions that area residents and professionals have made in their communities during the Third Age of their lives; Michael Whiteman will receive this award for his valuable achievements and devoted service to his community after the age of 60; and WHEREAS, A founding member of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, Michael Whiteman serves as the head of the firm's Energy and Telecommunications Practice Group; and WHEREAS, In addition, Michael Whiteman has an active practice in corporate organization and transactions, as well as in business, professional and governmental ethics and responsibility; and WHEREAS, Prior to founding Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Michael Whiteman served as counsel to Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and Governor Malcolm Wilson from 1971 to 1974; he also worked as an adjunct professor at Albany Law School in 1977, and he sat on the New York State Law Revision Committee; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Michael Whiteman has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Michael Whiteman, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Michael Whiteman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Third Age Achievement Award in Law by Senior Services of Albany; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael Whiteman.