Honor Justin Myers Award

Senate Resolution No. 1229 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Justin Myers, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service by The Legal Project on April 26, 2019 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 Justin Myers, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service by The Legal Project, to be celebrated at its Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 26,

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, This auspicious award is presented to attorneys who embody the spirit of pro bono volunteerism and the selflessness which Kurt Clobridge, a dedicated participant in The Legal Project's programs, exemplified during his life; Justin Myers is one such individual; and WHEREAS, An Associate Attorney at the Barbaruolo Law Firm, P.C. since 2010, Justin Myers focuses his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, loss mitigation, and foreclosure defense; defending homeowners takes him to the various Supreme Courts of the Capital Region and the Bankruptcy Courts of the Northern District; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Barbaruolo Law Firm, P.C., Justin Myers served as a Clinical Graduate Fellow at the Albany Law Clinic and Justice Center where he represented children in special education matters, and adults with developmental disabilities in various administrative proceedings; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Justin Myers has served on the Board of the Capital Region Bankruptcy Bar Association since 2013, and has recently completed a three year term as President; 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 Justin Myers, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service by The Legal Project on April 26, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Justin Myers, Esq.