Bill Text: NY J00986 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 986 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Lillian M. Moy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2021 Third Age Achievement Award by Lifepath

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-20)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-02 - ADOPTED [J00986 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00986-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 986

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Lillian  M. Moy upon the occasion of her
        designation as  recipient  of  the  2021  Third  Age
        Achievement Award by Lifepath

  WHEREAS,  From  time  to  time  this  Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals  it  wishes  to  recognize  for  their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lillian M.
Moy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2021  Third
Age  Achievement  Award by Lifepath, to be celebrated at its 25th Annual
Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Wolferts Roost Country  Club,
Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Lifepath  is  dedicated  to  keeping  older  neighbors and
friends healthy and safe by providing effective programs and support  to
help them stay connected to their communities; and

  WHEREAS,   Each   year,   this   auspicious   event  recognizes  the
contributions area  residents  and  professionals  have  made  in  their
communities  during the Third Age of their lives (after turning 60 years
old); Lillian M.  Moy is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and

  WHEREAS, Lillian M. Moy has been the Executive Director of the Legal
Aid Society of Northeastern New York since 1995; and

  WHEREAS, A 1974 graduate of Hunter College of the City University of
New York, Lillian M. Moy went on to earn a degree from Boston University
School of Law in 1981; she is a member of the Board of Directors of  the
Albany Medical Center; and

  WHEREAS,  Lillian  M. Moy is a nationally recognized leader, writer,
and trainer in the civil legal aid community; with areas of expertise in
leadership development and diversity, she currently serves on the  ABA's
Diversity  and  Inclusion Council and is Chair of the ABA's Coalition on
Racial and Ethnic Justice; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment   to   her
community,  Lillian M. Moy is past Chair of the Civil Policy Group and a
past member of  the  Board  of  the  National  Legal  Aid  and  Defender
Association;  she  serves  on  the  New  York  State  Bar  Association's
President's Committee on Access to Justice, Committee on Legal Aid,  and
Committee on Diversity and Inclusion; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary woman is co-convener of the
New  York  Diversity  Coalition,  a  group  of  legal services staff and
managers dedicated to raising and  resolving  diversity  issues  in  the
legal aid community; and

  WHEREAS,  Lillian  M.  Moy  has been the proud recipient of numerous
awards  and  accolades  from  countless  organizations,  including   the

National  Organization  of  Legal  Services  Workers, the Albany-Colonie
Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Asian American Bar Association of  New
York,  the  Schenectady  County  Bar Association, the New York State Bar
Association,  Albany  County, and the Catholic Charities Housing Office;
and

  WHEREAS, In addition, she was honored with the New  York  State  Bar
Association's Diversity Trailblazer Award in 2013; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Lillian M. Moy has  displayed
throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Lillian  M. Moy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the 2021 Third Age Achievement Award by Lifepath; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Lillian M. Moy.