LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending E. Stewart Jones upon the occasion of
his 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 E.
Stewart Jones upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion 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, E. Stewart Jones graduated from Williams College in 1963, and
earned his law degree from Albany Law School in 1966; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man is a Partner in the E. Stewart Jones Law
Firm, PLLC, and is currently President of the Legal Aid Society of
Northeastern New York and a member of its board of directors; and
WHEREAS, E. Stewart Jones provided his luminous guidance as Chair and
co-Chair of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York's Justice for
All Campaign, and has been actively involved in ensuring its success
since 2004; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, E. Stewart Jones has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which E. Stewart Jones has displayed
throughout his life; 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 E. Stewart Jones upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to E. Stewart Jones.