Senate Resolution No. 1234

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Kayla Molinaro, Esq. upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Stanley A. Rosen
Memorial Award for Service to Victims of Domestic
Violence 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
Kayla Molinaro, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Stanley A. Rosen Memorial Award for Service to Victims of
Domestic Violence 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 an attorney who has
demonstrated an ability to litigate a matter on behalf of a victim of
domestic violence, and who shows the utmost professionalism and
integrity in their dealings with the Court, litigants and attorneys,
which are qualities exemplified by Stanley Rosen during his lifetime;
Kayla Molinaro is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, An attorney with the law firm Copps DiPaola Silverman,
PLLC, Kayla Molinaro practices primarily in the areas of divorce and
family law; prior to joining the firm, she worked at another boutique
family law firm in the area representing clients in matrimonial and
family law matters; and

WHEREAS, Kayla Molinaro currently serves as a panel attorney for The
Legal Project's Domestic Violence Legal Connection and Reduced Fee
Matrimonial Program; she regularly takes on cases, representing victims
of domestic violence in family court and divorce actions pro bono or at
a reduced rate; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary woman participates in The
Legal Project uncontested divorce clinics; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community, Kayla Molinaro has served as a fellow with the Katheryn D.
Katz Fellowship Program at The Legal Project, focusing exclusively on
the representation of individuals in divorce and family law matters
involving complex issues of domestic and/or intimate partner violence;
and

WHEREAS, Originally from Kingston, New York, Kayla Molinaro
currently resides in Niskayuna with her partner, Greg, and their two
dogs; in addition to her distinguished law career, she is also a
Gymnastics Instructor at The Little Gym; 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 Kayla Molinaro, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Stanley A. Rosen Memorial Award for Service to Victims
of Domestic Violence by The Legal Project on April 26, 2019; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kayla Molinaro, Esq.