LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John K. Powers upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award by the
Capital District Trial Lawyers Association

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of individuals that
generously contribute to the welfare of the community and its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom 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 honor John
K. Powers upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award by the Capital District Trial Lawyers
Association; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Associ-
ation's Annual Awards Dinner, to be held on Thursday, June 7, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award is presented annually in
memory of the founder of the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association
to an attorney who demonstrates outstanding commitment and service to
his clients, the bar, and profession, and to the perpetuation of the
work of the "shirt sleeve lawyer"; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Albany Law
School, John K. Powers is a nationally recognized authority on the
medical and legal aspects of catastrophic injury; and
WHEREAS, John K. Powers is a founding partner of the firm of Powers
and Santola, LLP; his practice is limited to the representation of
catastrophically injured individuals; and
WHEREAS, For more than 25 consecutive years, John K. Powers has
repeatedly been selected by his peers as one of "The Best Lawyers in
America"; and
WHEREAS, John K. Powers is listed in the "Martindale-Hubbell Bar
Register of Preeminent Lawyers"; he has been selected for inclusion in
New York Super Lawyers; named one of the New York Area's Top Lawyers in
NEW YORK MAGAZINE; and selected as one of The Top 100 Trial Lawyers in
New York State by The American Association for Justice; and
WHEREAS, A leader of his professional community, John K. Powers is the
Co-Founder and a former President of the New York State Academy of Trial
Lawyers; a former President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Associ-
ation; a former President of the Capital District Trial Lawyers Associ-
ation; a former Chair of the Trial Lawyers Section of the New York State
Bar Association and has served as a member of the House of Delegates of
the NYSBA; and
WHEREAS, John K. Powers served as a member of the national Board of
Governors of the American Association for Justice from 1990-2004 and
served two terms as a member of the association's Executive Committee;
he currently serves as a director of the Melvin M. Belli Society; and
WHEREAS, One of only 43 lawyers in the nation to be granted the status
of Life Member in AAJ, John K. Powers is a member of the Board of Direc-
tors of the National Academy of Trial Advocacy, and has been awarded the
rank of Advocate by the American Board of Trial Advocates; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his service to the legal profession, John K.
Powers served as First Vice-President of the New York State Brain Injury
Association and has been granted Life Membership in both that organiza-
tion and the National Brain Injury Association; and

WHEREAS, A Co-Founder of the National College of Advocacy and former
President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute, John K. Powers
is in frequent demand as a speaker, particularly in the area of advocat-
ing on behalf of individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries;
and
WHEREAS, In the past, John K. Powers has served as a chairperson or
lecturer at more than 400 programs throughout the United States and
Canada; and
WHEREAS, John K. Powers has published many books, chapters and arti-
cles on legal issues, including a chapter in THE NATIONAL HEAD INJURY
FOUNDATION GUIDE TO THE: "ANALYSIS, UNDERSTANDING AND PRESENTATION OF
CASES INVOLVING TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY"; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, John K. Powers 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 John K. Powers has displayed
throughout his life; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John K. Powers upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Daniel Mahoney Memorial Award by the Capital District Trial
Lawyers Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John K. Powers.