Honor Bruce A. Bell

Senate Resolution No. 1110 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Bruce A. Bell upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April 18, 2019 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 its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bruce A. Bell upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA to be celebrated on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the Albany Marriott in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Bruce A. Bell is being recognized with this auspicious award for displaying a deep commitment to strengthening the community and for sharing the YMCA's passion for helping those in need in every community of the Capital District; and WHEREAS, For more than 30 years, Bruce A. Bell has served as a trial attorney with Maynard, O'Connor, Smith & Catalinotto LLP, successfully defending hospitals and doctors in medical malpractice claims and representing plaintiffs in employment discrimination matters and personal injury cases; and WHEREAS, Bruce A. Bell has also worked with many school districts and municipalities in the Capital Region and beyond, lending a sensitive ear to each of his clients in an effort to protect their rights and advocate on their behalf; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Cornell University, Bruce A. Bell received his law degree from the University of South Carolina; he is a member of the Albany County and New York State Bar Associations, the Defense Research Institute, and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association; and WHEREAS, Recognized for his extensive legal knowledge, Bruce A. Bell is a frequent guest lecturer at Albany Law School; furthermore, in 2008, and again from 2010 to 2017, he was selected as a Super Lawyer, a listing of outstanding lawyers for more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting commitment to his community, Bruce A. Bell has been involved in youth basketball and baseball programs for many years; he currently serves as the Chair of the advisory board of the Bethlehem YMCA; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Bruce A. Bell has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Bruce A. Bell has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Bruce A. Bell upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April 18, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Bruce A. Bell.