LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Peter V. Coffey upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the Legal Aid Society of
Northeastern New York

WHEREAS, From time to time, this Legislative Body takes note of certain
individuals that it wishes to recognize for having given of their time
and energies to serve the best interests of their communities and to
publicly acknowledge their service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Peter V. Coffey upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, at its
Justice for All Campaign Reception, on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the
Fort Orange Club, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York is one of the
oldest Legal Services Organizations in the United States; it provides
effective, free civil legal services and education to people with low
income or other barriers to accessing the legal system in its 16-county
service area; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Capital Region law firms founded The Legal Aid Soci-
ety of Northeastern New York's Justice for All Campaign; throughout the
past decade, the Society has raised significant funds to provide legal
support to low-income families and individuals with urgent non-criminal
legal problems; and
WHEREAS, Peter V. Coffey graduated from Siena College and earned his
Law degree from Albany Law School; today, he is a partner of Englert,
Coffey, McHugh & Fantauzzi, LLP; and
WHEREAS, Peter V. Coffey is a past President of the Schenectady County
Bar Association and a Founding Member and former Chairman of the Board
of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Peter V. Coffey upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter V. Coffey.