Senate Resolution No. 157
BY: Senator GRIFFO
CONGRATULATING Judge Michael L. Dwyer, upon the
occasion of his retirement, after 28 years of
distinguished service to the Oneida County Court in
Utica, New York
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those
individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Judge Michael L. Dwyer, upon the occasion of his
retirement, after 28 years of distinguished service to the Oneida County
Court; and
WHEREAS, Despite having a father who was an attorney, Michael L.
Dwyer never considered that career for himself; he graduated from Notre
Dame High School and continued his education in history and economics at
St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York; and
WHEREAS, In his second or third year in college, a school counselor
suggested Michael L. Dwyer consider studying law; taking that suggestion
seriously, he took the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) after which he
attended St. John's University School of Law in New York City; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from law school, Michael L. Dwyer had no
desire to pursue criminal law; however, the first job he was offered was
that of a prosecutor; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Oneida County Court, Michael L.
Dwyer competently advanced through his career; in 1993, he was promoted
to First Assistant in the District Attorney's office; three years later,
he became a judge; and
WHEREAS, After first donning his robe in 1996, for 28 years, Judge
Michael L. Dwyer, a lifelong resident of New Hartford, New York,
rendered his decisions for the cases brought before him as fairly as he
could; some cases affected him more strongly than others, but he always
remained professional in his judgments; and
WHEREAS, With Judge Michael L. Dwyer throughout his career have been
his wife, Marty, a former special education teacher in Utica, and their
four children, two of whom have become attorneys; they all feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Now retired, Judge Michael L. Dwyer looks forward to
spending more time with his grandchildren and traveling with his wife;
and
WHEREAS, While serving the Oneida County Court, Judge Michael L.
Dwyer served with loyalty, honor, and distinction; in his official acts,
he was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp
of human problems, assisting others in need and providing essential
services to members of his community; and
WHEREAS, Judge Michael L. Dwyer has stated that his favorite part of
his job was being able to help others, especially those who ultimately
just needed the helping hand he could provide; due to his ability to
empathize with others, he has earned the admiration, esteem, and
affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Judge Michael L. Dwyer, upon the occasion of his
retirement, after 28 years of distinguished service to the Oneida County
Court; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Judge Michael L. Dwyer.
