2013-J2128
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jennifer Corona, Esq. upon the occasion
of her Installation as incoming President for the Capital District
Women's Bar 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 reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Corona has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Jennifer Corona, Esq. upon the occasion of her Installation as incoming
President for the Capital District Women's Bar Association, to be cele-
brated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Tuesday, June 4, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Capital District Women's Bar Association Legal Project,
Inc. is a private, not-for-profit agency that was founded by the Capi-
tal District Women's Bar Association in 1995; and
WHEREAS, The Legal Project mission believes all people, regardless of
income, gender, disability, race, religion, age, sexual orientation or
ethnicity should have access to legal services; this belief reflects a
deep commitment to fairness and equal justice under the law; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Corona is of counsel at Lombardi, Walsh, Davenport
and Amodeo, P.C. where she practices primarily in the areas of matrimo-
nial and family law, real estate, business, and general civil liti-
gation; she is a lifelong resident of the Capital District, graduated
from Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts with a B.A. in poli-
tical science and psychology, and received her law degree from Albany
Law School; and
WHEREAS, Admitted to practice in New York, Massachusetts and U.S.
District Court, Northern District of New York, Jennifer Corona has been
a long time active member of Capital District Women's Bar Association,
and has served on the Board since 2006; in addition, she has been
involved for many years with The Legal Project, and currently serves on
the Board of Directors as First Vice-President; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Corona is affiliated with the New York State Bar
Association, as well as the Albany County Bar Association; in 2004, she
was the recipient of the Legal Project's Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award
for her commitment to pro bono volunteerism and her participation in
Legal Project programs; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Corona lives in Menands, New York with her loving
husband, Patrick, and their beautiful daughters, Meara and Avery; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when indi-
viduals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Jennifer Corona, Esq. upon the occasion of her Installation as
incoming President for the Capital District Women's Bar Association; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jennifer Corona.