Senate Resolution No. 490

BY: Senator STEC

HONORING Warren County First Assistant District
Attorney Matthew D. Burin upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Robert M. Morgenthau
Award by the District Attorneys Association of the
State of New York

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 Warren County is ably
served and uniquely enriched through the selfless dedication and
benevolent concern of Matthew D. Burin; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Warren
County First Assistant District Attorney Matthew D. Burin upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Robert M. Morgenthau
Award by the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York;
and

WHEREAS, The Robert M. Morgenthau Award, established in 2009 by the
District Attorneys Association of the State of New York (DAASNY),
recognizes assistant district attorneys whose professional
accomplishments, honesty, integrity, and commitment to justice exemplify
Mr. Morgenthau's high standards during his tenure as New York County
District Attorney; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious recognition truly speaks to the ceaseless
dedication and hard work Matthew D. Burin has put in throughout his
career as an assistant district attorney; and

WHEREAS, Matthew D. Burin was selected to serve as an assistant
district attorney by The Honorable Kathleen B. Hogan in 2005, and he has
given tirelessly of his time and energies to the Warren County District
Attorney's Office ever since; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, his commitment to justice is a true
representation of the high standards set by former New York County
District Attorney Morgenthau; and

WHEREAS, The trust and respect Matthew D. Burin has earned from his
peers is a testament to his exceptional professionalism and unwavering
dedication to his role as assistant district attorney; he has truly made
an indelible and profound impact on his community in the pursuit of
justice; and

WHEREAS, Throughout a life and career of purposeful endeavor,
Matthew D. Burin remains true to his commitment, serving family, faith
and community, as well as the law; his contributions and accomplishments
bring great benefit and positive influence to bear upon the course of
jurisprudence and the quality of life for others; and

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 Warren County First Assistant District Attorney Matthew D. Burin
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Robert M.
Morgenthau Award by the District Attorneys Association of the State of
New York, and to wish him continued success in all his future endeavors;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Warren County First Assistant District Attorney Matthew
D. Burin.