LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring James J. Wrynn upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by The Catholic Lawyers Guild of
Queens on May 25, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
James J. Wrynn upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Queens at a dinner to be held on
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at The Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston,
New York; and
WHEREAS, James J. Wrynn has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, outstanding intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwaver-
ing service to his community and profession; and
WHEREAS, An extraordinary leader, James J. Wrynn was nominated to be
the 40th Superintendent of the New York State Insurance Department and
began serving in this capacity on August 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Previously, James J. Wrynn served as the Executive Director
of the New York State Insurance Fund; furthermore, he has 25 years expe-
rience as a trial attorney focusing in the areas of life, accident and
health insurance, property and casualty insurance, general liability
insurance, insurance coverage disputes, professional malpractice, and
product liability; and
WHEREAS, James J. Wrynn was a founding partner in the law firm of
MacKay, Wrynn & Brady, LLP, which specializes in the area of civil liti-
gation and appellate practice, with strong emphasis on insurance law; he
has an extensive legal background in insurance, counseling agents,
brokers, risk retention groups and insurance companies in most lines of
insurance and excess insurance, reinsurance, self-insurance and captive
insurance; his experience also includes knowledge of insurance, account-
ing and tax issues affecting entities doing business both on and
offshore; and
WHEREAS, James J. Wrynn began his legal career as a legal intern in
1982 in the Manhattan office of McCormick, Dunne & Foley; he is admitted
to the federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey and the
Supreme Court of the United States; he has designations as both an Asso-
ciate in Risk Management (ARM) and Associate in Captive Insurance (ACI);
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the enhancement of his profession, James J.
Wrynn is a member of the Economic Club of New York, the New York and New
Jersey State Bar Associations, the New York State Trial Lawyers Associ-
ation, and is a board member of the Catholic Lawyers Guild - Queens
County; and
WHEREAS, In addition, James J. Wrynn has served on the Board of Manag-
ers and the Grievance Committee of the Queens County Bar Association, as
past-President of the Brehon Law Society and as an officer in the Flush-
ing Lawyers Association; a former member of the Network of Bar Leaders,
he also served as a board member of the New York City Economic Develop-
ment Corp. and the New York City Business Relocation Assistance Corp.;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted member of his community, James J. Wrynn has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, James J. Wrynn served on Community Board 13; and was a member
of the St. Kevin's Parish Council, the Board of Directors of the Commu-
nity Advocacy Center - Preventive Law for the Elderly, and the Board of
Directors of the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Committee
which is one of the largest Memorial Day Parades in the country; in
2006, he was named its Man of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A life-long resident of Queens, James J. Wrynn earned an
Accounting degree from St. John's University College of Business Admin-
istration and graduated from St. John's University School of Law in
1984; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Maura, and their
three children, Katie, James Jr. and Kevin, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which James J. Wrynn has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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 James J. Wrynn upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Queens on May 25, 2010; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James J. Wrynn.