LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending David Rozen upon the occasion of his
election to the position of Second Circuit Governor of the American Bar
Association Law Student Division

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
David Rozen upon the occasion of his election to the position of Second
Circuit Governor of the American Bar Association Law Student Division
for the 2009-2010 academic year; and
WHEREAS, The American Bar Association (ABA) is the largest private
association of attorneys in the world; the ABA Law Student Division
provides law students with the opportunity to influence the direction of
the policy and initiatives that will be set forth in the international
legal community; student membership in the ABA provides each student
with an individualized approach to the legal field; and
WHEREAS, A second year law student at Albany Law School, David Rozen
has served as both the Executive Lieutenant Governor and Lieutenant
Governor of Student Bar Associations during the past year; and
WHEREAS, During his esteemed tenure as Executive Lieutenant Governor,
David Rozen attended conferences, participated in conference calls, and
became thoroughly familiar with the concerns and issues in the Second
Circuit, which is comprised of the 15 law schools located in New York
State; and
WHEREAS, In addition, David Rozen communicated with the Governor and
the other Lieutenant Governors to offer assistance and help wherever
needed; he also reached out and even participated in several First
Circuit conference calls, to develop strategies that have had proven
results in other circuits; moreover, he initiated reform in the area of
communication implementing the first ever Second Circuit Leadership
Conference Call; and
WHEREAS, Further, David Rozen was instrumental in the creation and
implementation of several ABA Law Student Initiatives that appeal not
only to law students, but to the citizens of New York State as well; and
WHEREAS, Under David Rozen's leadership, the Mental Health Initiative
was formed, a new project shedding light on the stress and anxiety that
law students and future professionals will face; the ABA has designated
a National Mental Health Day each year, where law schools across the
nation will acknowledge and provide support for mental health issues,
emphasizing the importance of living a balanced life while in law
school; and
WHEREAS, David Rozen was also a guiding force behind the Second
Circuit's Work-A-Day Theme "Veterans' Advocacy: Serving Those Who Served
Us"; Work-A-Day is an important community service program that encour-
ages law students to get involved and give back to their community; the
Division has asked every school to devote time to assisting former
members of the military; and
WHEREAS, In conjunction with this theme, the Veterans' Advocacy Initi-
ative is a new project which pairs law students with lawyers providing
pro bono assistance with disability claim appeals; this creates a
program that offers real world legal experience to students and provides
a valuable service to those men and women who selflessly protected our
liberty; and

WHEREAS, As the Second Circuit Governor of the American Bar Associ-
ation Law Student Division, David Rozen will represent the 15 law
schools located in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, His new responsibilities will include: overseeing of ABA Law
Student Division regional activities at every ABA-approved law school
within the circuit, representing the interests and communicating the
needs of law students attending the ABA-approved law school in the
circuit, communicating to circuit members information about the national
concerns, interests and activities of the Division's Board of Governors,
as well as Division programs, activities, and leadership positions,
encouraging participation in the same, developing a plan of action for
the circuit to include public interest initiatives, programming, member-
ship outreach, etc., and selecting a cabinet of lieutenant governors to
implement the circuit plan of action; and
WHEREAS, David Rozen's goal as the Second Circuit Governor is to
increase communication and bring awareness to the potential resources
available to schools and students as members of the Law Student Division
including grants, speakers, lobbying efforts, conferences, guides to
programming and ABA initiatives; and
WHEREAS, David Rozen exemplifies the best potential which is inherent
in our most precious resource, our youth; he has brought enduring honor
to his family and his community through his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor David Rozen, a young
man and able scholar, recognizing the value of his labors and the prom-
ise of his future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend David Rozen upon the occasion of his election to the position of
Second Circuit Governor of the American Bar Association Law Student
Division; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Rozen.