LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lanny and Jeanine Cohen upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Aquinas Medal from St. Thomas Aquinas College on
October 16, 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
Lanny and Jeanine Cohen upon the occasion of receiving the Aquinas Medal
from St. Thomas Aquinas College at its Annual Tribute Dinner on October
16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A great friend to St. Thomas Aquinas College who has been a
partner in its growth, Lanny Cohen is the Vice Chair of the Board of
Trustees and serves the college and its constituencies admirably; and
WHEREAS, Lanny Cohen joined Ernst & Young, now Capgemini, almost 30
years ago and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for
Capgemini North American Technology Services, as well as leading its
Global Services Council; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with Capgemini, Lanny Cohen has held a
variety of practice management roles, including responsibility for the
New York, Northeast and East region operations, Americas Technology
Consulting practice and Americas Service Lines; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Americas Executive Committee for many years,
Lanny Cohen also serves on a number of advisory groups and task forces
across Capgemini and is an instructor in the professional development
and education program; and
WHEREAS, Named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Consultants in 2004
by CONSULTING, Lanny Cohen served on the Board of Directors and is a
past Treasurer of the Association of Management Consulting Firms and was
honored by the Executive Council at Capgemini in 2008, with the Judges
Choice Award for CEO and Innovation of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A Certified Systems Professional, Lanny Cohen is a graduate
of the executive leadership programs at the Kellogg School at Northwest-
ern University and Harvard University; he received a Bachelor of Arts
degree with dual majors from Georgetown University and an MBA from
Southern Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, Jeanine Cohen has focused her efforts on raising their four
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of their lives and
rejoice in their many achievements; 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 Lanny and Jeanine Cohen and to wish
them continued success in all of their future endeavors; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lanny and Jeanine Cohen upon the occasion of receiving the Aquinas
Medal from St. Thomas Aquinas College on October 16, 2009; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lanny and Jeanine Cohen.