Senate Resolution No. 2257

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Charles B. Ries, Esq. upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Third Age
Achievement Award by Lifepath on April 29, 2022

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals 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 Charles B.
Ries, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Third Age Achievement Award by Lifepath, to be celebrated at its 26th
Annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Wolferts Roost
Country Club, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Lifepath is dedicated to keeping older neighbors and
friends healthy and safe by providing effective programs and support to
help them stay connected to their communities; and

WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the
contributions area residents and professionals have made in their
communities during the Third Age of their lives (after turning 60
years-old); Charles B. Ries is truly deserving of this prestigious
award; and

WHEREAS, A native of Buffalo, New York, Charles B. Ries graduated
from Alfred University and the Albany Law School of Union University;
and

WHEREAS, Charles B. Ries proudly served his country as a Captain in
the United States Army Judge Advocates General Corps from 1965-1969; and

WHEREAS, From 1975-1978, Charles B. Ries was an instructor of
Business Law at Siena College and a City Court Judge for the City of
Cohoes, New York; and

WHEREAS, Today, Charles B. Ries practices law in the areas of estate
planning, probate and estate administration, wills, trusts,
applications, real estate, and elder law, including Medicare/Medicaid
planning as the senior shareholder attorney in the firm of Wertime Ries
& VanUllen PC; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to making his community a better place to live,
work and play, Charles B. Ries serves as legal counsel to the Cohoes
Community Center and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Cohoes
Rotary Club; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Charles B. Ries 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 Charles B. Ries, Esq. upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the 2022 Third Age Achievement Award by Lifepath; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Charles B. Ries, Esq.