Honor Doug Broda’s Service

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 Doug Broda, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Brigid Nolan Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service to Victims of Domestic Violence by The Legal Project, to be celebrated at its Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 27, 2018, at The Century House, Latham, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded by the Capital District Women's Bar Association in

1995, The Legal Project is a private, not-for-profit organization which provides a variety of free and low cost legal services to the working poor, victims of domestic violence and other underserved individuals in the Capital District of New York State; and WHEREAS, After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Siena College in 1982, Doug Broda went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School in 1985; and WHEREAS, Doug Broda has been in private practice focused on Family Law since 1990, and the County Liaison to the Office of Attorneys for Children, Third Department since 2000; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary man is a member of the Advisory Committee of Office of Attorneys for Children, Third Department, and gives tirelessly of his time helping those who are in difficult situations and lack the funds to adequately afford counsel; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Judy, and four step-children, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, Pro bono work by skilled professionals is an essential element of all societies; it provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serving can be sustained and strengthened; and WHEREAS, This vital legal service promotes family and community solidarity; most importantly, attorneys who volunteer their time in civic and charitable endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; 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 this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Doug Broda, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Brigid Nolan Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service to Victims of Domestic Violence by The Legal Project on April 27, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Doug Broda, Esq.