2015-K460

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 5, 2015, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York

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2015-K460


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 5, 2015, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Police Memorial Day is a day of mourning for those police offi-
cers who have given their lives in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, This is a day to reflect upon the ultimate contributions made
each day by police officers who protect our society and well-being; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, eight police officers died in New York State; and
WHEREAS, In commemorating May 5, 2015, 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, and 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 Capital revering all police officers in New
York State who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 5, 2015, 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 tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, 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 died in New York State
in 2014, and of those officers who have died in prior years.

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  • 05 / May / 2015
    • REFERRED TO CALENDAR
  • 05 / May / 2015
    • ADOPTED

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