LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Richard Lipsitz, Jr. upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Medgar Evers Civil Rights Award
by the Buffalo Branch of the NAACP on June 14, 2015

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
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 Richard
Lipsitz, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Medgar Evers Civil Rights Award by the Buffalo Branch of the NAACP, to
be celebrated at its 100th Anniversary Dinner on Sunday, June 14, 2015,
at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Richard
Lipsitz, Jr. has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to
countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Richard Lipsitz, Jr. serves as the President of the Western
New York Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO; and
WHEREAS, A longtime advocate for labor, social, civil and human
rights, Richard Lipsitz, Jr. has been on the forefront in the fight for
economic justice and has strengthened the political power of working
people; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Richard Lipsitz, Jr. has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Richard Lipsitz, Jr. has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Richard Lipsitz, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Medgar Evers Civil Rights Award by the Buffalo Branch
of the NAACP on June 14, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard Lipsitz, Jr.