LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Charles J. Groppe upon the occasion of
receiving the Calvary Medal from Calvary Hospital on June 3, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Charles J. Groppe upon the occasion of receiving the Calvary Medal from
Calvary Hospital at its 26th Annual Awards Gala on June 3, 2009, at The
Pierre in New York City; and
WHEREAS, The Calvary Medal is presented each year to an individual
whose life and work exemplify the ideals of morality, compassion and
concern for the dignity of human life; Charles J. Groppe embodies these
principles and serves as an inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, For nearly 50 years, Charles J. Groppe has concentrated his
practice in the area of estates and trusts, including: estate planning;
tax planning; drafting of wills, trusts and related documents; adminis-
tration, settlement and distribution of estates and trusts, and Surro-
gate's Court litigation in contested matters; and
WHEREAS, A senior partner at Putney, Twombly, Hall and Hirson, LLP,
Charles J. Groppe currently advises numerous estate and trust benefici-
aries as well as executors and trustees as to their rights and obli-
gations; and
WHEREAS, Charles J. Groppe has written extensively on professional
subjects and was the lead editor of HARRIS, NEW YORK ESTATES: PROBATE,
ADMINISTRATION AND LITIGATION, Fifth Edition, published by Thomson West,
a leading estate practice text for New York State practitioners; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Charles J. Groppe was an adjunct Professor at
Pace Law School from 1989 to 1994, where he taught Federal Estate and
Gift Taxation; he has also lectured before professional and lay audi-
ences on estate and trust related subjects, and New York Bankers Associ-
ation schools, New York State Bar Association and Practicing Law Insti-
tute programs; and
WHEREAS, A Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Coun-
sel since 1972, Charles J. Groppe has been listed in THE BEST LAWYERS IN
AMERICA from 2001 to 2009, and is a member of the American Bar Associ-
ation, the New York State Bar Association, where he has chaired several
substantive law committees in the Trusts and Estates Law Section; and
WHEREAS, Charles J. Groppe received a Bachelor of Arts degree from
City College of New York in 1953, and his law degree from St. John's
University School of Law in 1959, where he was on the Dean's List; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Charles J. Groppe and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Charles J. Groppe upon the occasion of receiving the Calvary
Medal from Calvary Hospital on June 3, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles J. Groppe.