Honor Arthur L. Aidala

Senate Resolution No. 921 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Arthur L. Aidala upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd. on March 26, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of 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 Arthur L. Aidala upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd. to be celebrated at its 40th Annual Gala on Sunday, March

26, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd. (FIAO) is a community based organization assisting individuals and families in the Italian-American community; and WHEREAS, Arthur L. Aidala is the Managing Partner at Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins, P.C., a law firm specializing in civil and criminal litigation; and WHEREAS, A former Senior Assistant District Attorney, Arthur L. Aidala has tried several high profile cases, most notably the successful defense of football great Lawrence Taylor; and WHEREAS, Arthur L. Aidala has been the Fox News Channel's Legal Analyst for the past decade, commenting on current legal issues including reporting live on the U.S. Supreme Court's latest decisions and breaking legal news; and WHEREAS, In addition, his legal commentary can be heard regularly on the Imus in the Morning radio program, the Joe Piscopo Show, the Geraldo Rivera Show and the John Gambling Show; and WHEREAS, Arthur L. Aidala lectures regularly to the Trial Advocacy students at Fordham Law School, Brooklyn Law School and St. John's School of Law; he has also lectured at the New York City Bar Association, the Kings County Criminal Bar Association, and Harvard Law School; and WHEREAS, Immediate Past-President of the Brooklyn Bar Association, Arthur L. Aidala is a Past-President of the Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department; he is a member of the House of Delegates to the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association; and WHEREAS, Additionally, this esteemed man holds the position of Vice President of the Kings County Criminal Bar Association and is on the Board of Directors of the Brooklyn Bar Association; he is also a member of the Confederation of Columbian Lawyers, the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association, the New York Criminal Bar Association, the legal advisor to the Neighborhood Improvement Association and the Pro Bono Legal Advisor to the Detective Rafael Ramos Foundation; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Arthur L. Aidala upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd. on March 26, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Arthur L. Aidala.