2023-K2091

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 7, 2024, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York

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2023-K2091


Assembly Resolution No. 2091

BY: M. of A. Pheffer Amato

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
May 7, 2024, as Police Memorial Day in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, Police Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those
police officers who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, This is a day to reflect upon the selfless contributions
made each day by police officers to protect our society and well-being;
and

WHEREAS, In 2023, fifteen police officers died in New York State;
and

WHEREAS, In commemorating May 7, 2024 as Police Memorial Day in New
York State, this Legislative Body honors those officers who have given
their lives in the satisfaction of their duties and offers comfort to
the family members and fellow officers left behind; this Body also
recognizes the loyal servitude by all police officers in New York State
which permits us to thrive in a safe, free, and just society; and

WHEREAS, As an unending emblem of appreciation of the people of New
York State, in 1989, this Legislative Body sanctioned the creation of a
Police Memorial at the State Capitol revering all police officers in New
York State who have given their lives in the line of duty; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in deliberations to join
in veneration with Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 7, 2024, as
Police Memorial Day in New York State, certain that such course of
action mirrors our collective dedication to maintain the fundamental
nature of freedom which is our American heritage; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; to appropriate officers and members of the police community; and
to the loving survivors of the brave officers who have died in New York
State.

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  • 03 / May / 2024
    • REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 06 / May / 2024
    • ADOPTED

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