“We are indebted to Sen. Schumer for recommending Ann Donnelly and all of the other outstanding recent appointments,” Bagley Amon said.
Donnelly had a long list of dignitaries on hand, including former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau and Sen. Schumer, each of whom spoke on her behalf.
“I'm so pleased to be here and celebrate this moment in the journey of an exceptionally talented and well-respected jurist, Judge Ann Donnelly,” said Schumer, who described himself as a family friend of the Donnelly’s and noted that his daughter played basketball with one of Donnelly’s daughters at St. Savior.
“Ann Donnelly met all of my qualifications with flying colors,” Schumer continued. “When you speak with Judge Donnelly, what's immediately clear is her deep respect and passion for the law. Judge Donnelly is more than a brilliant resume, I know her well and at her core she is a kind, thoughtful and compassionate person."
Judge Dora L. Irizarry (left) and Sen. Chuck Schumer.
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