LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lea Ermides Stevens, Esq. upon the occa-
sion of her Installation as incoming Corresponding Secretary 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, Lea Ermides Stevens 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
Lea Ermides Stevens, Esq. upon the occasion of her Installation as
incoming Corresponding Secretary for the Capital District Women's Bar
Association, to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Tues-
day, 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, Lea Ermides Stevens is the Principal Law Clerk to Honorable
Judith A. Hard of the New York State Court of Claims; prior to joining
the Court, she was associated with the law firm of McNamee, Lochner,
Titus and Williams, P.C. where she practiced matrimonial and family law;
and
WHEREAS, Lea Ermides Stevens earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in
political science from Union College; she went on to receive her law
degree from Albany Law School, where she served on the Moot Court Board,
and was selected a National Member of the Order of Barristers; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the Capital District Women's Bar Associ-
ation since 2002, Lea Ermides Stevens served on several committees over
the years, and as a member of the Board of Directors from 2007 to the
present; and
WHEREAS, Lea Ermides Stevens is a lifelong resident of the Capital
District; she currently resides in Delmar with her loving husband, Mark
and their beautiful son, Harry; 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
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Lea Ermides Stevens, Esq. upon the occasion of her Installation
as incoming Corresponding Secretary 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 Lea Ermides Stevens, Esq.