Senate Resolution No. 1032

BY: Senator METZGER

HONORING Maureen Crush, Esq. upon the occasion of
her designation as a Champion of Justice by Legal
Services of the Hudson Valley on May 21, 2019

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals and organizations it wishes to
recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of
society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the
basic humanity among us all; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Maureen
Crush, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation as a Champion of
Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to be celebrated at its
3rd Annual Orange & Sullivan Partners in Justice Reception on Tuesday,
May 21, 2019; and

WHEREAS As a Partner at Crush & Varma Law Group P.C., Maureen Crush
heads the corporate and commercial practice group of the firm and
practices primarily general corporate and business transaction law, as
well as trusts and estates; and

WHEREAS, Maureen Crush also has extensive not-for-profit corporate
law experience providing advice to her clients throughout the Hudson
Valley on governance, compliance, formation, mergers and affiliations;
and

WHEREAS, Her clients cover a wide variety of businesses including
technology companies, manufacturers, professional practices, minority
and women owned businesses, not-for-profit social service agencies,
charities, museums, and religious and social benefit organizations; and

WHEREAS, Maureen Crush counsels her clients on negotiation and
drafting of complex mergers and acquisitions, transaction structuring,
due diligence and corporate governance, employment issues, contracts,
leases, loans and financings, shareholder and member operating
agreements, business succession planning and the admission/termination
of partners; and

WHEREAS, In addition, she frequently provides estate and succession
planning services for the key employees and owners of her business
clients; and

WHEREAS, Maureen Crush is a frequent lecturer on corporate and
not-for-profit law issues for the New York State Bar Association,
National Business Institute and many local bar associations and
organizations; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting commitment to her
community, Maureen Crush has given of her time and energies to countless

organizations, including the New York State Bar Association, Dutchess
Tourism, Inc., Independent Home Care, Inc., Independent Living, Inc.,
Independent Strategy Group, Inc., Women's Professional Network and
Women's Leadership Alliance; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, she served as President of the Women's Bar
Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties, as well as Vice President
and Treasurer of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York;
and

WHEREAS, Maureen Crush has been the proud recipient of numerous
awards and accolades including: the 2012 Root/Stimson Award, Commitment
to Public Service, New York State Bar Association; 2012 Golden Hammer
Award, Habitat for Humanity; 2011 Athena Award Honoree, Dutchess County;
2010 Distinguished Attorney, Women's Bar Association Orange/Sullivan
Chapter; 2010 Outstanding Service to the Profession, Orange County Bar
Association; and 2010 Spirit of Empowerment Award, Professional Business
Woman of the Year, Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Admitted to practice in New York State and the Supreme
Court of the United States, Maureen Crush graduated from New York
University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting; she went on
to earn her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, 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
honor Maureen Crush, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation as a
Champion of Justice by Legal Services of the Hudson Valley on May 21,
2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maureen Crush, Esq.