NEW YORK STATE SENATE OFFICE OF SENATOR MICHAEL GIANARIS For Immediate Release February 11, 2013 Contact:

Anna Adams-Sarthou 718-728-0960215-901-6182sarthou@nysenate.gov

STATEMENT FROM SENATOR MICHAEL GIANARIS CONGRATULATING JENNY RIVERA FOR HER CONFIRMATION TO THE NEW YORK COURT OF APPEALS I wholeheartedly congratulate Jenny Rivera for her confirmation as a New York State Court of Appeals Judge. Ms. Rivera was a well-qualified nominee whose contributions to the Court will provide an important perspective. I was honored to vote in favor of her confirmation, and I applaud Governor Cuomo for nominating this exceptionally accomplished woman. ### http://www.scribd.com/SenatorMikeGianaris www.gianaris.nysenate.gov