Senate Resolution No. 270

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Captain Bryan Coromato upon the
occasion of his retirement after more than 20 years
of distinguished service to the Utica 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
Captain Bryan Coromato upon the occasion of his retirement after more
than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Bryan Coromato began his long and esteemed career with the
Department as a Patrolman; he then worked in the Community Policing Unit
where he and his fellow officers were relentless in their pursuit of the
worst violent offenders in Utica; and

WHEREAS, As a Public Information Officer, Bryan Coromato oversaw
some of the Department's most high-profile cases, and successfully built
a productive relationship with both the media and public; and

WHEREAS, Since 2016, Captain Bryan Coromato has been involved in the
executive command of the Criminal Investigations Division, and upon his
promotion to Captain in June of 2020, has overseen the entire division
which consists of over 40 supervisors and investigators in numerous
specialized units; and

WHEREAS, In this capacity, Captain Bryan Coromato was part of the
leadership that instituted the Major Crimes Unit; prior to the creation
of this unit, the homicide solve rate in Utica hovered lower than 40%,
since its inception the solve rate is almost 90%; and

WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Captain Bryan Coromato rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Utica Police
Department, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues; and

WHEREAS, Captain Bryan Coromato served with loyalty, honor and
distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed
a unique grasp of human problems in his official acts; he was one of a
select few who presided over the Thomas Lindsey Memorial Foundation,
which has provided significant funds for Oneida County youth; and

WHEREAS, In December of 2022, Captain Bryan Coromato graduated from
the FBI National Academy Session 284, a prestigious 10-week class which

is hosted by the FBI and accepts only the top law enforcement
professionals from around the world; and

WHEREAS, Upon his retirement from the Utica Police Department,
Captain Bryan Coromato accepted an Associate Director position at
Colgate University; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Captain Bryan Coromato truly served
the residents of the City of Utica 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 Captain Bryan Coromato upon the occasion of his retirement
after more than 20 years of distinguished service to the Utica Police
Department, 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 Captain Bryan Coromato.