Senate Resolution No. 1229

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Justin Myers, Esq. upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Kurt Clobridge
Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service by The Legal
Project on April 26, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention
to the dedicated efforts of those legal professionals from across the
State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to
the community; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Justin Myers, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service by The Legal
Project, to be celebrated at its Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 26,
2019, at The Century House, Latham, New York; and

WHEREAS, Founded by the Capital District Women's Bar Association in
1995, The Legal Project is a private, not-for-profit organization which
provides a variety of free and low cost legal services to the working
poor, victims of domestic violence and other underserved individuals in
the Capital District of New York State; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious award is presented to attorneys who embody
the spirit of pro bono volunteerism and the selflessness which Kurt
Clobridge, a dedicated participant in The Legal Project's programs,
exemplified during his life; Justin Myers is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, An Associate Attorney at the Barbaruolo Law Firm, P.C.
since 2010, Justin Myers focuses his practice in the areas of
bankruptcy, loss mitigation, and foreclosure defense; defending
homeowners takes him to the various Supreme Courts of the Capital Region
and the Bankruptcy Courts of the Northern District; and

WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Barbaruolo Law Firm, P.C., Justin
Myers served as a Clinical Graduate Fellow at the Albany Law Clinic and
Justice Center where he represented children in special education
matters, and adults with developmental disabilities in various
administrative proceedings; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Justin Myers has served on the Board of the Capital Region
Bankruptcy Bar Association since 2013, and has recently completed a
three year term as President; and

WHEREAS, Pro bono work by skilled professionals is an essential
element of all societies; it provides a way in which the human values of
community, caring and serving can be sustained and strengthened; and

WHEREAS, This vital legal service promotes family and community
solidarity; most importantly, attorneys who volunteer their time in
civic and charitable endeavors inspire others to the call of
volunteerism; 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 Justin Myers, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Kurt Clobridge Memorial Award for Pro Bono Service by
The Legal Project on April 26, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Justin Myers, Esq.