Bill Text: NY J00322 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 322

Introduced

Bill Title: Extending admiration and grateful appreciation to James E. Long for his many years of distinguished service to the New York State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission upon the occasion of his retirement

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-07 - ADOPTED [J00322 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00322-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 322

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        EXTENDING  admiration and grateful appreciation to
        James E. Long for his many  years  of  distinguished
        service  to  the  New  York  State  Legislative Bill
        Drafting  Commission  upon  the  occasion   of   his
        retirement as Commissioner

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is privileged this day to recognize
and pay tribute to an  individual  of  distinguished  purpose  and  true
commitment  who  dedicated his professional career to public service and
the pursuit of excellence while sustaining the legislative process; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
extend admiration and grateful appreciation to James  E.  Long  for  his
many  years  of  distinguished  service  as Commissioner of the New York
State Legislative Bill Drafting Commission,  to  be  celebrated  with  a
retirement  party  in  his  honor on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the
Italian American Community Center, in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, James "Jim" Long began  his  illustrious  career  with  the
Legislative  Bill  Drafting  Commission as a Commissioner on January 11,
2010, serving until January 11, 2011; he was reappointed Commissioner of
the New York State Bill Drafting Commission by  Leader  of  the  Senate,
Andrea  Stewart Cousins, on January 2, 2019, where he remained until his
official retirement on January 5, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, he is the former Special Counsel  to  the  New
York  State  Senate  Democratic Conference, and formerly represented the
Construction and General Laborers Local 190 (LIUNA); and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his tireless work with the  New  York  State
Bill  Drafting Commission, James E. Long has served as the Albany County
Public Defender and as Law Clerk for late New York State  Supreme  Court
Justices  The  Honorable  Paul  Cheeseman  and  Daniel Prior, as well as
Albany County Surrogate Raymond Marinelli;  he  has  also  served  as  a
private  practice  attorney  for  more  than  44  years, specializing in
Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, Election Law, and Labor Law; and

  WHEREAS, Having tried over 100 cases to verdict in state and federal
court, James E. Long has developed  an  impeccable  reputation  for  his
judicial  temperament,  selfless  dedication,  and  superior  litigation
skills; and

  WHEREAS, Widely respected and greatly admired  for  his  unremitting
dedication to the field of law, James E. Long has been cited on a number
of  occasions for his prolific contributions, including his selection to
Super Lawyers (2011 - 2013), a peer designation awarded only to a select
number of accomplished attorneys in each state; and

  WHEREAS, James E. Long received his Bachelor's degree from the State
University of New York at Albany in 1974; he went on  to  earn  his  law
degree  from  the  University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of
Law in 1978, and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1979; and


  WHEREAS,   Throughout   his  many  endeavors,  his  daughter  Darcy,
son-in-law Mike, and granddaughter Madeline, have consistently  remained
the most fundamental, supportive, and cherished part of his life; and

  WHEREAS, James E. Long has served the Commission with dependability,
honor  and  integrity, effectively fulfilling the duties of his position
and contributing significantly to the legal process of this great Empire
State; and

  WHEREAS,  James  E.  Long  has  always  been  insightful,  fair  and
accessible;  he  has been steadfast and considerate in his dealings with
others; his infinite knowledge of every aspect of the Commission is  one
to  be  admired,  earning him the respect and affection of his staff and
coworkers; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout a life and career of purposeful endeavor,  James
E.  Long  has remained true to his commitment, serving family, faith and
community, as well as the law;  his  contributions  and  accomplishments
have  brought  great  benefit  and  positive  influence to bear upon the
course of jurisprudence and the quality of life for others; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to join  the  members
of the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission in applauding James E. Long,
whose  years  of  outstanding  contributions  to  the  Legislative  Bill
Drafting Commission have been invaluable,  and  extending  to  him  best
wishes  for  a  future as rich and rewarding as his notable career; now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
extend  admiration  and  grateful appreciation to James E. Long upon the
occasion of his well-deserved retirement as Commissioner of the New York
State Bill Drafting Commission; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to James E. Long.