Bill Text: NY J01960 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1960

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Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Police Chief John J. Swick upon the occasion of his retirement after 46 years of distinguished service to the Middleport Police Department

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-19 - ADOPTED [J01960 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01960-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1960

BY: Senator ORTT

        CONGRATULATING Police Chief John J. Swick upon the
        occasion   of  his  retirement  after  46  years  of
        distinguished  service  to  the  Middleport   Police
        Department

  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; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to congratulate
Police Chief John J. Swick upon the occasion of his retirement after  46
years  of  distinguished service to the Middleport Police Department, to
be celebrated with a Ceremony in his honor on Friday, June 28, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York  there  are
certain  individuals  who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
deserve  the  respect  and  admiration  of  their  community  for  their
exemplary  contributions  and service on behalf of others; Chief John J.
Swick is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS, John  J.  Swick  began  his  illustrious  career  with  the
Middleport  Police  Department on March 23, 1978; he was promoted to the
esteemed position of Police Chief in March of 1987; over the  years,  75
police officers have worked under his able leadership; and

  WHEREAS,  During  his  tenure, Chief John J. Swick was successful in
implementing the School Resource Officer  program  at  Royalton-Hartland
Central School; furthermore, in 2014, he was named Lawman of the Year by
the  Niagara County Police and Judge's Association after saving a family
of four from a burning building; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment   to   his
community,  Chief  John J. Swick has been a member of the Niagara County
Traffic Safety Committee since 1990, and has served as chairman  of  the
Traffic  Safety committee since 2009; he is also a past President of the
Niagara County Police Chief  Association,  and  has  been  an  Elder  at
Hartland Bible Church since 2010; and

  WHEREAS,  For  46  years,  Chief  John  J.  Swick rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Middleport Police  Department,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his first wife of 35 years, the late JoAnne,
with  him  throughout  have  been  his wife, Wende, as well as his three
children, John, Grace, and Jeffrey, and six grandchildren, all  of  whom

feel  privileged  to  be  a  part  of  his  life and rejoice in his many
achievements; and

  WHEREAS,  Chief  John  J.  Swick, with his proficient leadership and
love for the Village of Middleport,  truly  epitomized  the  roll  of  a
community  police  officer;  he  tirelessly  and  selflessly  served the
residents of his  beloved  community  with  compassion,  integrity,  and
fairness,  attributes  which  will  forever  serve as an example for his
fellow officers; 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
congratulate Police Chief  John  J.  Swick  upon  the  occasion  of  his
retirement  after  46  years  of distinguished service to the Middleport
Police Department; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Police Chief John J. Swick.