Honor Law Firm for Service

Senate Resolution No. 4865 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Martin, Harding & Mazzotti upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of The Legal Project Champion Award on April 27, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention to the dedicated efforts of those legal professionals from across the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Martin, Harding & Mazzotti upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of The Legal Project Champion Award, to be celebrated at its Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 27, 2018, at The Century House, Latham, New York; and WHEREAS, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti was formed in 1994, and currently has over 30 Attorneys and 80 team members with offices and locations in New York and Vermont; and WHEREAS, With the motto, "When given the choice, choose kindness," Martin, Harding & Mazzotti works tirelessly to make every client feel as though they are part of their law firm family, striving to fully understand their needs and exceed their expectations; and WHEREAS, In addition to their commitment to their clients, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti believes strongly in giving back to the communities they serve; the firm's outreach programs have helped more than 1,000 young drivers take the next step towards being safe licensed drivers with their free New York State required five hour driving course; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti have provided several thousand free cab rides home during the holidays, have helped hundreds of animals to be adopted through local shelters around the Capital Region, and provided several thousand free bike helmets to local community children; and WHEREAS, A true asset to society, each year, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti donates and sponsors numerous local charities, organizations and non-profits across New York and Vermont; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 24-year history, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti is in direct correlation to the efforts of its attorneys and team members, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and law firms of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, 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 Martin, Harding & Mazzotti upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of The Legal Project Champion Award on April 27, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Martin, Harding & Mazzotti.