Honor John R. Casey

Senate Resolution No. 2714 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING John R. Casey, Esq. upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. on June 17, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and 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 John R. Casey, Esq. upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc., to be recognized at its 9th Annual Men of Valor Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, John R. Casey is being honored with this auspicious award in recognition of his trailblazing efforts to make a difference within the local community; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany, New York, John R. Casey attended the former Vincentian Institute on Madison Avenue; he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Siena College in 1967, and went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School in 1970; and WHEREAS, John R. Casey is a partner in the law firm of Cabaniss Casey LLP, where he focuses on insurance and litigation matters; and WHEREAS, Active in his profession, John R. Casey served on the New York State Third Department Committee on Professional Standards, as well as the Committee on Attorney Admissions; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, John R. Casey currently serves as a volunteer attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, and the Albany Community Land Trust; and WHEREAS, In addition, this esteemed man serves as a volunteer assistant and coach in the Rensselaer Elks Disabled Basketball League; he is also a communicant at the Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights in East Greenbush, New York, where he serves as a lector; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, John R. Casey has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Camille, and their four children, as well as six grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 John R. Casey, 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 John R. Casey, Esq. upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. on June 17, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to John R. Casey, Esq.