LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating James P. Trainor upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition as recipient of a Capital
District YMCA Annual President's Award

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late James P. Trainor upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as recipient of a Capital District YMCA Annual President's
Award; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Annual Presi-
dent's Awards Dinner to be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Albany
Marriott, in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Each year the Capital District YMCA pays tribute to recipi-
ents from each branch service area within the Association, honoring them
for their volunteer service to the YMCA and to their community; the
President's Award is the highest recognition that the YMCA bestows each
year; and
WHEREAS, James P. Trainor is associated with the Southern Saratoga
YMCA; he is the former Chair of its Board of Managers, and has served on
the Board Development and Finance committees, and is currently the Alum-
ni Board Chair; and
WHEREAS, Involved with YMCA membership since 1994, James P. Trainor
has been active in Reach Out for Youth since 2001; he was a Capital
Campaign contributor in 2005; and
WHEREAS, James P. Trainor serves as the attorney for the Town of
Stillwater, and practices law with the firm of Cutler, Trainor and
Cutler, LLP, concentrating in the areas of business law, bankruptcy and
commercial litigation; he also has extensive experience in criminal
defense and personal injury litigation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, James P. Trainor holds the rank of Lieutenant
Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, Judge Advocate General's Corps, and
assists the West Point Admissions Office as a Military Academy Liaison
Officer; and
WHEREAS, Active in the Alliance Defense Fund, as well as the legal aid
and assigned counsel programs of New York State and the United States
District Court, James P. Trainor is also a member of the Knights of
Columbus, American Legion, West Point Society, and Clifton Park Babe
Ruth World Series Committee; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West
Point, James P. Trainor received his B.S. in Engineering in 1981; he
earned a M.S. in Business Administration from Boston University in 1985,
and received a J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law in
1990; and
WHEREAS, James P. Trainor and his wife, Eileen, are the proud parents
of four children and reside in Clifton Park, New York; Jim and Eileen
and three of their children have worked at the Southern Saratoga YMCA;
and
WHEREAS, James P. Trainor truly exemplifies volunteerism and the
giving of time, treasure and talent; he has rendered outstanding dedi-
cation and service to the Southern Saratoga YMCA; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, James P. Trainor has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which James P. Trainor has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate James P. Trainor upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of a Capital District YMCA Annual Pres-
ident's Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James P. Trainor, Clifton Park, New York.