Bill Text: NY J00787 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Emma Buckthal upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Director's Community Leadership Award by the Buffalo FBI on March 15, 2019
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-26 - ADOPTED [J00787 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00787-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 787 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Emma Buckthal upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Director's Community Leadership Award by the Buffalo FBI on March 15, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those singular individuals who devote their purposeful lives and careers to preserving the rights and protecting the welfare of the citizens of their community and the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Buffalo community is ably served and uniquely enriched through the selfless dedication and benevolent concern of Emma Buckthal; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Emma Buckthal upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Director's Community Leadership Award by the Buffalo FBI on Friday, March 15, 2019; and WHEREAS, An immigration attorney with the Erie County Volunteer Lawyers Project, Emma Buckthal works with victims of human trafficking and domestic violence as they go through the immigration process; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Emma Buckthal serves with intellect and passion, working tirelessly on behalf of her clients and ensuring their dignity is always maintained; and WHEREAS, A graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Law, Emma Buckthal is the proud recipient of the 2016 New Lawyer of the Year Award by the regional chapter of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career thus far, Emma Buckthal has remained true to her commitment, serving family, faith and community, as well as the law; her 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, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Emma Buckthal has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Emma Buckthal, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Emma Buckthal upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Director's Community Leadership Award by the Buffalo FBI on March 15, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Emma Buckthal.