Bill Text: NY K00986 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Commending Peter Potasiewicz upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of distinguished service in law enforcement

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-23 - adopted [K00986 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00986-Introduced.html

Assembly Resolution No. 986

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        COMMENDING  Officer  Peter  Potasiewicz  upon  the
        occasion  of  his  retirement  after  25  years   of
        distinguished   service   to   the   field   of  law
        enforcement

  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 commend Officer
Peter Potasiewicz upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years  of
distinguished  service  to  the  field  of  law  enforcement on Tuesday,
February 24, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, Born in Utica, New York, Peter Potasiewicz  was  raised  in
Yorkville,  New  York,  where he attended Holy Trinity Elementary School
and Notre Dame High School; he went  on  to  graduate  from  The  Mohawk
Valley Police Academy in May of 2000; and

  WHEREAS,  Fulfilling  his lifelong dream to become an officer, Peter
Potasiewicz began his illustrious law enforcement career with the Oneida
County Sheriff's Office before joining the Utica  Police  Department  in
2000; and

  WHEREAS,  Rising  through  the ranks, Peter Potasiewicz held various
esteemed positions within the department including: CID, CAC,  Warrants,
Evidence  Technician, Crime Scene Investigator, FireArms Instructor, and
Taser Instructor; he  also  served  as  an  Instructor  for  the  Police
Academy; and

  WHEREAS,  In December of 2014, Walmart Distribution Center in Marcy,
New York, presented Peter Potasiewicz with a plaque of appreciation  for
his  assistance  with  providing a police escort for the "Wreaths Across
America" campaign; in 2015, this respected man  received  the  Honorable
Service Award from the Utica Police Department; and

  WHEREAS,  With  him  throughout  have been his wife, Cheryl, and two
daughters, Renee and Katelyn, all of whom feel privileged to be  a  part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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
Officer  Peter  Potasiewicz upon the occasion of his retirement after 25
years of distinguished service to the field of law enforcement;  and  be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Officer Peter Potasiewicz.
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