LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending 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 custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor serve to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
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, A man of singular distinction, James J. Wrynn has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and profession;
and
WHEREAS, An exemplary 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; he also has 25 years experience 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, Despite his busy professional life, 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 is very involved in the Irish Community and in
the peace process in Northern Ireland; this includes participating in
meetings, conferences and dealings with the Irish Ambassador, the Consu-
late General, the British Under-Secretary for Northern Ireland and
numerous other parties both here and abroad; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, James J. Wrynn served on Community Board 13, as
a member of the St. Kevin's Parish Council, as Vice President of the
Floral Park Community Council and on the Board of Directors of the
Community Advocacy Center - Preventive Law for the Elderly; he was also
a member of the Board of Directors of the Little Neck-Douglaston Memori-
al Day Parade Committee, one of the largest Memorial Day Parades in the
country, and was the 2006 "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; while at St. John's, he was a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the
National Honor Society in Economics, and was named to Who's Who in Amer-
ican Colleges and Universities; he continues his relationship with the
law school, presently serving on the Board of Directors of the Alumni
Association; 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
commend 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.