Honor Thomas Daley Award

Senate Resolution No. 1949 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Thomas Daley, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award by the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association on June 19, 2019 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 commend Thomas Daley, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award by the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner and Meeting on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the Italian American Community Center, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious award is presented in memory of the founder of the Capital District Lawyer's Association to an attorney for demonstrating outstanding commitment and service to his or her clients, the bar and profession, and to the perpetuation of the work of the Shirt Sleeve Lawyer; and WHEREAS, Since joining Maynard, O'Connor, Smith & Catalinotto LLP in

1981, and becoming a partner in 1986, Thomas Daley has become one of its top litigators; his experience in defense litigation includes cases involving catastrophic injury, product liability, municipal law, and property damage; and WHEREAS, Additionally, he handles estate litigation, professional liability law, and business/commercial litigation; and WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, Thomas Daley's representation of professionals has included successful license defense before the New York State Department of Health Office of Professional Medical Conduct and the New York State Department of Education Office of the Professions; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Thomas Daley has successfully defended medical professionals in the fields of anesthesiology, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, dermatology, gastroenterology, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, radiology, and urology; and WHEREAS, Admitted to practice in the State of New York and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, Thomas Daley received his undergraduate degree from Canisius College and his law degree from Albany Law School; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his profession, Thomas Daley is a member of the Albany County and New York State Bar Associations and belongs to the Torts, Negligence & Compensation; Trial Lawyers; and Trusts and Estates Sections of the state bar; he is also a member of the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association and the American Board of Trial Advocates, and is a past president of the Northeast New York Defense Research Institute; and WHEREAS, Thomas Daley is active in the Bethlehem community, where he has coached youth soccer and softball, and previously served as president of the St. Thomas School Parents Association; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Thomas Daley has displayed throughout his life; 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 commend Thomas Daley, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award by the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Thomas Daley, Esq.