K 684: Mourning the death of Loren Lobban, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

 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.