LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Linda Blom Johnson, Esq. upon the occa-
sion of her Installation as incoming Second Vice President for the Capi-
tal 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, Linda Blom Johnson has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently 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
Linda Blom Johnson, Esq. upon the occasion of her Installation as incom-
ing Second Vice President for the Capital District Women's Bar Associ-
ation, to be celebrated 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, Linda Blom Johnson, a Capital District native, is the manag-
ing attorney for the Capital District Office of Hinman, Howard &
Kattell, LLP; with ten years of solid litigation and appellate experi-
ence, she focuses her practice on plaintiff's personal injury, appeals,
commercial litigation, construction disputes, real-estate property
disputes and debtor-creditor matters; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Linda Blom Johnson has significant experience in
negotiation, mediation, and has been instrumental in the settlement of
substantial civil cases; and
WHEREAS, Linda Blom Johnson is admitted to practice in the State of
New York and State of New Jersey, as well as the U.S. District Court,
Northern District of New York, the U.S. District Court, District of New
Jersey, and the Supreme Court of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Serving on the Working Mother's Committee and as the Associ-
ation's Recording Secretary, Linda Blom Johnson has been active in the
Capital District Women's Bar Association since 2011; she is a member of
the New York State Bar Association, as well as the Broome, Rensselaer
and Albany County Bar Associations; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, she is a member of the Supreme Court, Appellate
Division, Third Department's Committee for Character and Fitness, and is
a member of the Third Department's assigned appellate counsel panel; and
WHEREAS, Linda Blom Johnson resides in West Sand Lake with her loving
husband, Heath, and their two beautiful daughters, Lindsey and Haylee;
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 Linda Blom Johnson, Esq. upon the occasion of her Installation
as incoming Second Vice 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 Linda Blom Johnson, Esq.