2011-J748

Mourning the death of The Honorable Robert E. Lynch, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his communtiy

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2011-J748


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of The Honorable Robert E.
Lynch, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, The State of New York is deeply saddened by the loss of its
esteemed residents and distinguished public servants; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert E. Lynch passed away on February 26,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Judge Lynch is a Schenectady native; he earned a bachelor's
degree in sociology from Siena College and a juris doctor degree from
Albany Law School; and
WHEREAS, He served his country with honor as a member of the United
States Army; and
WHEREAS, Judge Lynch practiced law in Schenectady for 29 years; and
WHEREAS, He served as urban renewal attorney for the City of Schenec-
tady and as confidential research clerk to then-Schenectady County Judge
Archibald C. Wemple; and
WHEREAS, Judge Lynch was assistant district attorney for Schenectady
County when he was elected to the New York State Senate in 1965; and
WHEREAS, He served as secretary counsel to the New York State Law
Revision Commission from 1967 until his election to the Supreme Court in
1986; and
WHEREAS, Judge Lynch contributed his time to many organizations,
including the Schenectady County Bar Association, Schenectady Rotary,
St. Clare's Hospital, Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians,
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, the Schenectady Office of
Catholic Family Services, and the Church of the Immaculate Conception in
Glenville; and
WHEREAS, He was also an Arbitrator and Judicial Hearing Officer; and
WHEREAS, Judge Lynch enjoyed traveling, golf, hiking, and fishing at
his Adirondack cabin; and
WHEREAS, He is survived by his loving wife, Judith, and sons, Mark and
Brian, as well as his brother, John, sisters, Marlene Delaney and Mary
Thomas, and six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Judge Lynch inspired many through his dedication, expertise,
wisdom, and enthusiasm for life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of The Honorable Robert E. Lynch, distinguished citizen
and devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of The Honorable Robert E. Lynch.

actions

  • 04 / Mar / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 08 / Mar / 2011
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 08 / Mar / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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