2009-J5576
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Nancy A. Lieberman upon the occasion
of receiving the Burke Award from the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and
Burke Medical Research Institute on June 2, 2010
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Nancy A. Lieberman upon the occasion of receiving the Burke Award from
the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Burke Medical Research Institute
on Wednesday, June 2, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Nancy A. Lieberman has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession and subsequently has been selected for this most prestigious
award; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Nancy A. Lieberman is corporate partner
at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, & Flom LLP and Affiliates, where she
specializes in mergers and acquisitions; and
WHEREAS, Well known and highly respected, in 1998, Nancy A. Lieberman
was listed in THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL as one of the 50 most influential
women lawyers in America; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Nancy A. Lieberman has
been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Nancy A. Lieberman is a trustee of the University of Roches-
ter, a director of the Pacific Council on International Policy, and a
member of the Council on Foreign Relations; she is also a tireless advo-
cate for spinal cord research initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Nancy A. Lieberman has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Nancy A. Lieberman has displayed
throughout her 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
commend Nancy A. Lieberman upon the occasion of receiving the Burke
Award from the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Burke Medical Research
Institute on June 2, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nancy A. Lieberman.