Bill Text: NY J00377 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Sergeant Karen Zaleski upon the occasion of her retirement from the Cazenovia Police Department after more than 20 years of dedicated service

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-07 - ADOPTED [J00377 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00377-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 377

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING  Sergeant Karen Zaleski upon the occasion
        of  her  retirement  from   the   Cazenovia   Police
        Department  after  more  than  20 years of dedicated
        service

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
honor  those  distinguished  officers  and  citizens  who  would  devote
themselves to public service, demonstrating great courage and  diligence
in  providing  for  the  care  and  welfare  of  the  citizens  of their
communities and this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York  there  are
certain  individuals  who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command  the  respect  and  admiration  of  their  community  for  their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is justly proud to honor Sergeant
Karen Zaleski upon the occasion of her  retirement  from  the  Cazenovia
Police Department after more than 20 years of distinguished service; and

  WHEREAS, Beginning her career in law enforcement in June 2001, Karen
Zaleski  was  hired  as  a  corrections  officer  for the Madison County
Sheriff's Office; after graduating from the Little Falls Police  Academy
in  2002,  she  joined  the Cazenovia Police Department in March of that
year; and

  WHEREAS, Karen Zaleski was brought on  full-time  by  the  Cazenovia
Police  Department  in  March,  2003, and deservedly rose to the rank of
Sergeant in September, 2007; and

  WHEREAS, A small sample of Sergeant Karen Zaleski's responsibilities
included supervising the patrol officers' day-to-day duties,  completing
the   department's  policy  and  procedure,  conducting  trainings,  and
ensuring that the department is following E-Justice guidelines; and

  WHEREAS, Making a difference  in  the  lives  of  residents  in  the
Cazenovia  community,  Sergeant  Karen Zaleski has met citizens in their
worst moments and provided guidance and assistance to them,  proving  to
have   been  a  compassionate  and  understanding  police  officer  that
performed her duties with excellence; and

  WHEREAS, Serving as an example to her peers, Sergeant Karen  Zaleski
is  an  individual who has gone above and beyond to serve the Village of
Cazenovia; she  has  worked  with  many  law  enforcement  recruits  and
candidates,  training  and certifying them to become positive influences
in their communities; and

  WHEREAS, It is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  those
dedicated  public  servants  who  unselfishly  devote their lives to the
preservation of order and the protection of others are  worthy  and  due
full praise for their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sergeant Karen Zaleski upon the occasion of  her  retirement  from
the  Cazenovia  Police  Department after more than 20 years of dedicated
service; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sergeant Karen Zaleski.