Senate Resolution No. 863

BY: Senator TEDISCO

COMMENDING The Honorable S. Peter Feldstein upon
the occasion of his retirement after 29 years of
distinguished service to Hamilton County

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those singular individuals who devote their purposeful
lives and careers to preserving the rights and protecting the welfare of
the citizens of their community and the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Hamilton County
community has been ably served and uniquely enriched through the
selfless dedication and benevolent concern of Judge S. Peter Feldstein;
and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The
Honorable S. Peter Feldstein upon the occasion of his retirement after
29 years of distinguished service to Hamilton County; he will officially
retire on April 18, 2019; and

WHEREAS, S. Peter Feldstein has served the people of Hamilton County
as a "three hat" Judge since 1990; he served as Surrogate Court Judge,
Criminal Court Judge, and Family Court Judge for three decades; and

WHEREAS, Since 2000, S. Peter Feldstein was also an Acting Justice
for the New York Supreme 4th Judicial District; and

WHEREAS, Judge S. Peter Feldstein entered the practice of law in
1978 after receiving his bachelor's degree from Union College, and his
law degree from Duke University Law School; and

WHEREAS, Known for his irrefutable character and judgment, Judge S.
Peter Feldstein has had a remarkable career where he has brought honor
to the bench; and

WHEREAS, Judge S. Peter Feldstein is respected most wildly among
those from the schools, Children Services programs, and families
themselves; and

WHEREAS, A significant amount of the work load in Hamilton County is
on Family Court matters, and in this area, Judge S. Peter Feldstein's
demeanor, judgment, and calm thoughtful reason has put many children on
a better path; and

WHEREAS, Judge S. Peter Feldstein served with loyalty, honor and
distinction, was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a
unique grasp of human problems in his official acts; and

WHEREAS, He was known among his colleagues and in his community to
be fair and scrupulously conscientious, having the utmost respect for
the position he held; and

WHEREAS, A singular asset to all of the citizens he has served,
Judge S. Peter Feldstein 's life and career are a portrait of

preeminence in jurisprudence, and present a role model for all who
aspire to a career in public service; and

WHEREAS, Judge S. Peter Feldstein, in every capacity in which he
served, has left his permanent mark on the criminal justice community
and will forever be remembered as a determined, innovative and genuinely
concerned expert in his field; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Honorable S. Peter Feldstein upon the occasion of his
retirement after 29 years of distinguished service to Hamilton County,
and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable S. Peter Feldstein.