LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bartley J. Costello III upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Fourth Annual Mary G. Breslin Volunteer Service
Award from the LaSalle School Family on March 10, 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
Bartley J. Costello III upon the occasion of receiving the Fourth Annual
Mary G. Breslin Volunteer Service Award from the LaSalle School Family
on March 10, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Litigation, Government Relations and Educa-
tion Departments at Hinman Straub, Bartley J. Costello III represents
several clients before all New York State and Federal Courts, the New
York State Legislature, Governor's Office and state regulatory agencies;
and
WHEREAS, Bartley J. Costello III has been Martindale-Hubbell "AV"
rated for over 25 years and is the former Chief Counsel for the School
Administrators Association of New York State, as well as a former
adjunct faculty member - Cornell School of Industrial and Labor
Relations and the State University at Plattsburg; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the College of Holy Cross and Albany Law
School, Bartley J. Costello III was commissioned a Naval Officer and
served as the Executive Officer aboard the USS Genesee AOG-8 during two
tours in country Vietnam, where he was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal
with combat "V" for his actions during engagements with the North Viet-
namese; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Bartley J. Costello III
has compiled an impressive record of civic and charitable service; he is
Chair of the Board of Directors at The United Way of New York State; the
Board of Trustees at LaSalle School for Boys; and The Next Step, Inc.,
an addiction recovery home for women; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Bartley J. Costello III serves as an executive
committee member with the Boards of The Government Law Center of Albany
Law School and the Anti-Trust Section of the New York State Bar Associ-
ation and is a Board Member of The College of St. Joseph in Rutland,
Vermont; the Historic Albany Foundation; the Abba House of Prayer; The
United Way of Northeastern New York; the Holy Cross Club of Northeastern
New York and the Neighborhood Resource Center; and
WHEREAS, A Fellow at the New York Bar Foundation, Bartley J. Costello
III is a Past President of Catholic Charities of the Albany Diocese and
past member of the Public Policy Council of the New York State Catholic
Conference as appointee of John Cardinal O'Connor; 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 Bartley J. Costello III 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 Bartley J. Costello III upon the occasion of receiving the Fourth
Annual Mary G. Breslin Volunteer Service Award from the LaSalle School
Family on March 10, 2009; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bartley J. Costello III.