Assembly Resolution No. 42

BY: M. of A. Slater

MOURNING the death of Captain Kenneth Sgroi of the
Yorktown Police Department

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Captain Kenneth Sgroi of Yorktown Heights, New York, died
on Monday, January 2, 2023, at the age of 37; and

WHEREAS, Captain Kenneth Sgroi distinguished himself in his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and

WHEREAS, His commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity,
carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and
civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Sgroi started his career in law enforcement in
2007, with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, later transferring to
the Yorktown Police Department in 2009; and

WHEREAS, As a patrol officer with the Yorktown Police Department
(YPD), Kenneth Sgroi was the first-place recipient of the Stop DWI award
for the Town of Yorktown in 2010 and 2012; in 2013, he received a
certificate of commendation for his excellent work at the YPD, and he
also became a certified field training officer and a desk officer; and

WHEREAS, In 2016, Kenneth Sgroi was promoted to the rank of Sergeant
and was assigned a patrol squad to supervise as a Patrol Supervisor; he
also oversaw the Yorktown Police Department Field Training Program, and
was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in July of 2022, where he was
assigned as the Staff Division Commander; and

WHEREAS, In commendation of his dedication, hard work, and
excellence throughout his tenure with the Yorktown Police Department,
Lieutenant Sgroi was posthumously promoted to the esteemed rank of
Captain; and

WHEREAS, On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, members of the Yorktown
Police Department, the Yorktown Heights Fire Department, the Millwood
Fire Department, as well as the Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and
Empress Emergency Medical Services, paid tribute to Captain Kenneth
Sgroi above the Taconic State Parkway as his body was returned to
Yorktown from a New York City hospital; and

WHEREAS, On Saturday, January 7, 2023, dozens of police agencies
participated in the funeral of Captain Sgroi at Saint Patrick's Church,
including the NYPD Ceremonial Unit; and

WHEREAS, Captain Kenneth Sgroi is survived by his beloved wife,
Anne; their cherished children, Gabriella and Joseph; his mother, Alice;
his sister, Pamela; his nieces, Ava and Layla; and nephew, Julian; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Captain Kenneth Sgroi leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Captain Kenneth Sgroi of the Yorktown Police
Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Captain Kenneth Sgroi.