Honor Thomas Lamb Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 54 BY: Senator BRESLIN CONGRATULATING Thomas Lamb upon the occasion of being named a 2016 honoree by KIDS COUNT! at its 17th Annual Testimonial Dinner on September 17, 2016 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons who provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Thomas Lamb upon the occasion of being named a 2016 honoree by KIDS COUNT! at its 17th Annual Testimonial Dinner to be held at the Watervliet Elks Club on Saturday, September 17, 2016; and WHEREAS, Prior to the dinner, Coach Mike Deane will lead his annual Basketball Clinic at the Watervliet Dome, a free event open to both boys and girls of all skill levels; and WHEREAS, KIDS COUNT! is a nonprofit organization which raises funds to enhance the lives of children through recreational, cultural, and educational programs in Watervliet, New York and the Capital Region; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Watervliet, Thomas "Tom" Lamb attended St. Brigid's Regional Catholic School, Christian Brothers Academy and Siena College, where he graduated with the Class of 1980; he went on to earn his law degree from Pace University School of Law; and WHEREAS, Tom Lamb has been a practicing attorney for the past 32 years; in 1984, he went into practice with his father, Vincent Lamb, until February of 2016; and WHEREAS, Tom Lamb is employed by the New York State Office of Court Administration as the Watervliet City Court Judge, the position he has held since 1991; and WHEREAS, Tom Lamb has given of his time and energies to St. Brigid's School, St. Brigid's Church, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish; he has volunteered at countless bazaars, CYO events and church activities; today, he is still very active in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish; and WHEREAS, Tom Lamb is a former member of the St. Brigid's Holy Name Association; he has been a longtime coach and booster for both the Watervliet Little League and the Watervliet Pop Warner; having played quarterback at both the high school and college level, he takes great pleasure in sharing his vast knowledge and love of the game with the young athletes; and WHEREAS, A former President of the Watervliet Senior Citizen's Board of Directors, Tom Lamb has also served on the Boards of the American Red Cross and the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick; he is a member of and Counsel for the Watervliet B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 1500 and a member of the Watervliet Ancient Order of Hibernians; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Pamela, and their two sons, Thomas and Evan, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 congratulate Thomas Lamb upon the occasion of being named a 2016 honoree by KIDS COUNT! at its 17th Annual Testimonial Dinner; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Thomas Lamb.