Assembly Resolution No. 684
BY: M. of A. Peoples-Stokes
MOURNING the death of Loren Lobban, distinguished
citizen and devoted member of his community
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Loren Lobban, of Erie County, New York, died on Friday, May
9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Loren Lobban earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and
Psychology from the Northern Michigan University, a Master of Business
Administration from Medaille University in Buffalo, and law degrees from
the State University of New York at Buffalo and the Norman Manley Law
School; and
WHEREAS, After working in private practice for 35 years, where he
specialized in litigation, Loren Lobban was appointed to the New York
State Workers' Compensation Board in 2010; for approximately 15 years on
the Board, he served with the utmost distinction and integrity, working
in support of the Board's mission; his meaningful work touched the lives
of countless individuals; and
WHEREAS, Loren Lobban had many years of experience as a practicing
attorney, representing individuals, businesses, and government; he was
the principle of his own firm and Counsel to the Erie County
Legislature; he also volunteered his time, representing clients for the
Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project; and
WHEREAS, Loren Lobban always acted with conviction and a deep
commitment to his community; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Loren Lobban leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Loren Lobban; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Loren Lobban.
