LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Lorraine Power Tharp posthumously upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Legal Aid
Society of Northeastern New York

WHEREAS, From time to time, this Legislative Body takes note of certain
individuals that it wishes to recognize for having given of their time
and energies to serve the best interests of their communities and to
publicly acknowledge their service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Lorraine Power Tharp posthumously upon the occasion of her designation
for special recognition by the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New
York, at its Justice for All Campaign Reception, on Tuesday, October 28,
2014, at the Fort Orange Club, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is one of the
oldest legal services organizations in the United States; it provides
effective, free civil legal services and education to people with low
income or other barriers to accessing the legal system in its 16-county
service area; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Capital Region law firms founded The Legal Aid Soci-
ety of Northeastern New York's Justice for All Campaign; throughout the
past decade, the Society raised significant funds to provide legal
support to low-income families and individuals with urgent non-criminal
legal problems; and
WHEREAS, Lorraine Power Tharp graduated from Smith College and earned
her Law degree from Cornell Law School; she was a vital partner of
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP; and
WHEREAS, Lorraine Power Tharp was President of the New York State Bar
Association from 2002-2003, and a Founding Member of the Legal Aid Soci-
ety of Northeastern New York's Justice for All Campaign; 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 celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Lorraine Power Tharp posthumously upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Legal Aid Society of North-
eastern New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lorraine Power Tharp.