LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tia Sullivan upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Distinguished Non-Attorney Member Award
by the Capital District Women's Bar Association on June 4, 2013

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, Tia Sullivan 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 honor Tia
Sullivan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Distinguished Non-Attorney Member Award by the Capital District Women's
Bar Association, 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, Tia Sullivan began her journey with The Legal Project as a
volunteer in 2009, assisting with client data entry, confirming appoint-
ments, and filing; two months into volunteering, she was hired as part
time employment to assist with the launching of the Reduced Fee Matrimo-
nial Program; and
WHEREAS, Developing a billing system and working under the luminous
direction of the managing attorney Lorraine Silverman, Tia Sullivan's
organization skills, attention to detail and follow-through were
evident; in 2010, she was offered a full time position as the Legal
Clinic Coordinator, conducting telephone intakes for potential legal
clinic clients, supervising volunteer site coordinators, and interacting
with volunteer attorneys; and
WHEREAS, After just three months as Legal Clinic Coordinator, Tia
Sullivan moved into the Legal Services Coordinator position, coordinat-
ing the Bankruptcy, Wills, and Pro Se Divorce clinics; and
WHEREAS, A vital asset to The Legal Project, Tia Sullivan implements
the program policies, participates in the effective functioning of the
program, maintains referral resources to serve the linkage between
clients and community resources, and acts as a representative of The
Legal Project at outreach and community educational events; and
WHEREAS, Tia Sullivan is a native of the Capital Region, growing up in
the small village of Voorheesville; she graduated from the State Univer-
sity of New York at Oswego with a degree in psychology, and currently
lives in Clifton Park, New York with her fiancee Erika Hock; 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
honor Tia Sullivan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Distinguished Non-Attorney Member Award by the Capital District
Women's Bar Association; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tia Sullivan.