Honor Michael C. Lynch

Senate Resolution No. 2168 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING The Honorable Michael C. Lynch upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of The Honorable Edward S. Conway Judicial Excellence Award by the Capital District Trial Lawyer's Association WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing its esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their community and their professions; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Honorable Michael C. Lynch upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of The Honorable Edward S. Conway Judicial Excellence Award by the Capital District Trial Lawyer's Association, to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner on June 15, 2017; and WHEREAS, Each year, The Honorable Edward S. Conway Judicial Excellence Award is presented to commemorate Judge Conway's integrity, dedication to the fair administration of justice and the energy with which he delivered it, his timeliness, respectful treatment of members of the bar, humility, and compassion for all those who appeared before him; and WHEREAS, After he graduated from Union College and Albany Law School, Michael C. Lynch served as an Assistant District Attorney in Albany County from 1980-1981; he furthered his profession by serving as a Principal Law Clerk from 1981-1989; and WHEREAS, Michael C. Lynch engaged in private practice from

1998; and WHEREAS, Upon his election as a Supreme Court Justice for the Third Judicial District, Michael C. Lynch left private practice to pursue his career in the public sector; and WHEREAS, On April 15, 2014, Michael C. Lynch was appointed to the Third Department; and WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate their lives and careers to the service of others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, 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 commend The Honorable Michael C. Lynch upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of The Honorable Edward S. Conway Judicial Excellence Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Michael C. Lynch.