Senate Resolution No. 576 BY: Senator MAYER HONORING Lauren C. Enea for her exemplary service to her community and the State of New York WHEREAS, The Great State of New York is only as great as those individuals who perform exemplary service on behalf of their communities, whether through unique achievement in professional or other endeavors or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor this year's Shining Star, Lauren C. Enea, to be recognized at the Pace University's 30th Annual Law Leadership Dinner at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York, on Thursday, March 27, 2025; and WHEREAS, Lauren Enea is Partner at Enea, Scanlan & Sirgnano, LLP; in this role, she concentrates her practice on Wills, Trusts, and Estates; Medicaid Planning; Special Needs Planning; and Probate/Estate Administration; she believes that it is never too early or too late to start planning for the future and enjoys working with individuals to ensure that their plans specifically suit their needs; and WHEREAS, In addition to her client successes, Lauren Enea plays a key role in the firm's growth; she recently led Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP's expansion into a second office in Somers, New York, complementing the primary location in White Plains; this strategic move reflects Lauren Enea's commitment to broaden the firm's reach and enhance accessibility for clients in the community; and WHEREAS, An active member of local bar associations, Lauren Enea was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Westchester County Bar Association (WCBA) Trusts and Estates Section; she is also Co-Chair of the WCBA New Lawyers Section, a member of the Board of Directors of the Columbian Lawyers Association of Westchester County, Chair of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Elder Law and Special Needs Section Publications Committee, and Co-Editor of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section Journal; she is Past Co-Chair of the NYSBA Elder Law and Special Needs Section 2020 Fall Meeting and 2022 Summer Meeting; and WHEREAS, In 2020, Lauren Enea was awarded the Outstanding New Lawyer Award by the Westchester County Bar Association; she was also included in the 2021-2024 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and the 2023-2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list; and WHEREAS, Lauren Enea was recognized at Westfair Communications' 2019 Millennial Awards and as a 2022 Westchester Wunderkind by 914INC; she is President of the Board of Directors of CAREERS Support Solutions, a non-profit organization, which assists individuals with disabilities to obtain gainful employment in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties, and a member of the Pace Women's Justice Center Advisory Board, Friends of Gail; and WHEREAS, Lauren Enea received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Quinnipiac University, graduating magna cum laude, and a Juris Doctor degree from the Pace University School of Law, graduating summa cum laude; she is admitted to practice law in New York and Florida; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lauren C. Enea for her exemplary service to her community and the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lauren C. Enea.