Honor Maureen Crush Award

Senate Resolution No. 1032 BY: Senator METZGER HONORING Maureen Crush, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation as a Champion of Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley on May 21, 2019 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals and organizations it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Maureen Crush, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation as a Champion of Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to be celebrated at its 3rd Annual Orange & Sullivan Partners in Justice Reception on Tuesday,

May 21, 2019; and WHEREAS As a Partner at Crush & Varma Law Group P.C., Maureen Crush heads the corporate and commercial practice group of the firm and practices primarily general corporate and business transaction law, as well as trusts and estates; and WHEREAS, Maureen Crush also has extensive not-for-profit corporate law experience providing advice to her clients throughout the Hudson Valley on governance, compliance, formation, mergers and affiliations; and WHEREAS, Her clients cover a wide variety of businesses including technology companies, manufacturers, professional practices, minority and women owned businesses, not-for-profit social service agencies, charities, museums, and religious and social benefit organizations; and WHEREAS, Maureen Crush counsels her clients on negotiation and drafting of complex mergers and acquisitions, transaction structuring, due diligence and corporate governance, employment issues, contracts, leases, loans and financings, shareholder and member operating agreements, business succession planning and the admission/termination of partners; and WHEREAS, In addition, she frequently provides estate and succession planning services for the key employees and owners of her business clients; and WHEREAS, Maureen Crush is a frequent lecturer on corporate and not-for-profit law issues for the New York State Bar Association, National Business Institute and many local bar associations and organizations; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting commitment to her community, Maureen Crush has given of her time and energies to countless organizations, including the New York State Bar Association, Dutchess Tourism, Inc., Independent Home Care, Inc., Independent Living, Inc., Independent Strategy Group, Inc., Women's Professional Network and Women's Leadership Alliance; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, she served as President of the Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties, as well as Vice President and Treasurer of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Maureen Crush has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades including: the 2012 Root/Stimson Award, Commitment to Public Service, New York State Bar Association; 2012 Golden Hammer Award, Habitat for Humanity; 2011 Athena Award Honoree, Dutchess County;

2010 Distinguished Attorney, Women's Bar Association Orange/Sullivan Chapter; 2010 Outstanding Service to the Profession, Orange County Bar Association; and 2010 Spirit of Empowerment Award, Professional Business Woman of the Year, Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Admitted to practice in New York State and the Supreme Court of the United States, Maureen Crush graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting; she went on to earn her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law; 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 Maureen Crush, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation as a Champion of Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley on May 21,