Senate Resolution No. 1110

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Bruce A. Bell upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the President's Award by
the Capital District YMCA on April 18, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Bruce A. Bell upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
President's Award by the Capital District YMCA to be celebrated on
Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the Albany Marriott in Albany, New York;
and

WHEREAS, Bruce A. Bell is being recognized with this auspicious
award for displaying a deep commitment to strengthening the community
and for sharing the YMCA's passion for helping those in need in every
community of the Capital District; and

WHEREAS, For more than 30 years, Bruce A. Bell has served as a trial
attorney with Maynard, O'Connor, Smith & Catalinotto LLP, successfully
defending hospitals and doctors in medical malpractice claims and
representing plaintiffs in employment discrimination matters and
personal injury cases; and

WHEREAS, Bruce A. Bell has also worked with many school districts
and municipalities in the Capital Region and beyond, lending a sensitive
ear to each of his clients in an effort to protect their rights and
advocate on their behalf; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Cornell University, Bruce A. Bell received
his law degree from the University of South Carolina; he is a member of
the Albany County and New York State Bar Associations, the Defense
Research Institute, and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association;
and

WHEREAS, Recognized for his extensive legal knowledge, Bruce A. Bell
is a frequent guest lecturer at Albany Law School; furthermore, in 2008,
and again from 2010 to 2017, he was selected as a Super Lawyer, a
listing of outstanding lawyers for more than 70 practice areas who have
attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement;
and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting commitment to his
community, Bruce A. Bell has been involved in youth basketball and
baseball programs for many years; he currently serves as the Chair of
the advisory board of the Bethlehem YMCA; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Bruce A. Bell has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Bruce A. Bell has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bruce A. Bell upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the President's Award by the Capital District YMCA on April 18, 2019;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bruce A. Bell.