Bill Text: NY J01793 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Lieutenant Michael Sowich upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of distinguished service to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-02-08 - ADOPTED [J01793 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01793-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1793

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING   Lieutenant   Michael  Sowich  upon  the
        occasion  of  his  retirement  after  25  years   of
        distinguished service to the Oneida County Sheriff's
        Office

  WHEREAS,  Law  enforcement  officers  from the State of New York put
their lives on the line day in and day out  for  the  citizens  of  this
great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers 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; Officer Michael
Sowich is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lieutenant
Michael Sowich upon the occasion of his retirement  after  25  years  of
distinguished service to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  illustrious  tenure,  Lieutenant  Michael
Sowich epitomized the role and accentuated the ideals of an  outstanding
community police officer; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1996,  Michael  Sowich  began his career in the Oneida
County Sheriff's Office; he was then promoted to Sergeant in 2001 before
earning the rank of Lieutenant in 2011, the esteemed position from which
he will retire; and

  WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous Good Conduct, Honroable  Service,
Ready  Commendation  and  Outstanding  Attendance  awards  and accolades
throughout his  distinguished  career,  Lieutenant  Michael  Sowich  has
received  a  multitude  of departmental recognitions for his outstanding
service to the citizens of Oneida County; his accomplishments  are  both
numerous and notable; 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 Lieutenant Michael Sowich upon the occasion of his retirement, and
to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lieutenant Michael Sowich.