Bill Text: NY K00413 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Technical Sergeant Thomas M. O'Connor upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award by the New York State Police on May 17, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-08 - adopted [K00413 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00413-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 413

BY: M. of A. Tague

        HONORING  Technical  Sergeant  Thomas  M. O'Connor
        upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
        the Superintendent's Commendation Award by  the  New
        York State Police on May 17, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize   and  acknowledge  those  within  our  midst  who  have  made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly  proud  to  honor  Sergeant
Thomas  M. O'Connor upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Superintendent's Commendation Award by the New York State Police  to
be  celebrated  at  its  47th  Annual  Superintendent's Commendation and
Awards Day Ceremony on Wednesday, May 17,  2023,  at  the  State  Police
Academy in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, This prestigious award was established to honor outstanding
individuals,  dedicated  to  their  service  to  law  enforcement, whose
valiant efforts protect the people of New York State; and

  WHEREAS, Sergeant Thomas M. O'Connor acted bravely in  the  line  of
duty  to rescue three small children from a dangerous barricaded man who
was holding them hostage and  who  had  threatened  to  kill  them;  his
decisive  and life-saving actions exemplify the finest traditions of New
York State Police; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown  by  an
individual  for  the benefit of others which Sergeant Thomas M. O'Connor
has displayed throughout his life; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative  Body  that  those  who
enhance  the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly  have  earned  the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Technical Sergeant Thomas M. O'Connor upon  the  occasion  of  his
designation  as  recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award by
the New York State Police on May 17, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Technical Sergeant Thomas M. O'Connor.