Assembly Resolution No. 343

BY: M. of A. Friend

COMMENDING New York State Trooper Jonathon R.
Butcher upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award
on May 7, 2025

WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers from the State of New York put
their lives on the line every day for citizens of this great Empire
State; and

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to
honor those individuals who serve to preserve and protect such values,
lauding particularly their unwavering courage and dedication in the
daily performance of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award to
be celebrated at the New York State Police 49th Annual Superintendent's
Commendation and Awards Day Ceremony on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 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, Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher of Horseheads, New York, has
been a member of the New York State Police since September 13, 2021; and

WHEREAS, On November 18, 2024, Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher received
a report of an individual lying on train tracks in Chemung County; and

WHEREAS, Upon arrival at the scene, Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher
observed the subject lying on the train tracks while a train was rapidly
approaching; and

WHEREAS, Filled with bravery, courage, and a strong sense of duty,
Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher swiftly ran to the individual in need and
pulled him off the train tracks, saving the individual's life seconds
before the train would have impacted; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher's quick thinking and fast
response saved the life of the man on the train tracks; without his
noble actions, the scene on November 18, 2024, would have been tragic;
and

WHEREAS, The quick thinking, bravery, and exemplary performance of
duty of Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher is in the highest traditions and
standards of the New York State Police and is worthy of both praise and
honor; 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
honor New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher.