Honor Judge Richards’ Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 2438 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Judge Jerome J. Richards upon the occasion of his retirement after 15 years of distinguished service to the St. Lawrence County Court WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed residents of this noble 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 Jerome J. Richards upon the occasion of his retirement after 15 years of distinguished service to the St. Lawrence County Court, effective

1983; and WHEREAS, Prior to his election to the bench in November 2004, Jerome J. Richards served as St. Lawrence County Assistant District Attorney from 1985 to 1991, rising up the ranks to then serve as District Attorney from 1995 to 2004; and WHEREAS, A native of Ogdensburg, New York, Judge Jerome J. Richards leaves after a decade and a half of service to the St. Lawrence County Court, having overseen numerous impactful cases in his tenure; and WHEREAS, Far beyond his job description as County Court Judge, Jerome J. Richards has been active with the Ogdensburg Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors since 1994, and has held the position of Vice President of the organization since 1999; and WHEREAS, It is of the utmost importance to recognize citizens of this great Empire State who far exceed their roles as public servants and give back to the communities they serve; Jerome J. Richards in one such citizen; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, 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 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Judge Jerome J. Richards upon the occasion of his retirement after