[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING HON. PAULA L. FEROLETO

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of Western 
New York's State Supreme Court justices. Hon. Paula L. Feroleto will be 
presented with the 2006 Lawyer of the Year Award by the Women Lawyers 
of Western New York. Judge Feroleto has been on the State Supreme Court 
bench for 2 years and previously served as an attorney for over 20 
years. Over this course of time, Mrs. Feroleto has quietly broken 
barriers within the legal field.
  Judge Feroleto began her career at Brown & Kelly, in Buffalo, where 
she was the first woman attorney named as partner to the firm and acted 
as the firm's pro bono coordinator for several years. In addition, she 
was also the first woman president of the Western New York Trial 
Lawyers Association. Her humble demeanor sets her apart from many and 
she has undoubtedly been a quiet trailblazer for women. Judge Feroleto 
balances family, career, and community obligations including 
participation in the Lawyers for Learning program.
  It is clear, this award is long overdue, and Judge Feroleto's 
accomplishments exemplify the great strides women have made within the 
legal profession and specifically within the Western New York 
community. The award will be presented to her on December 14 in Buffalo 
and I would like to extend my congratulations.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and gratitude that I stand 
here today to recognize the work of Hon. Paula L. Feroleto, a leader 
and admired community member of the Western New York region.

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