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Senator Gipson Recognizes Local State Troopers for Receiving Top Honors
Terry Gipson
September 11, 2013
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For Immediate Release: September 11, 2013
Media Contact: Jonathan Heppner | 845.463.0840 | heppner@nysenate.gov
SENATOR GIPSON RECOGNIZES LOCAL STATE TROOPERS
FOR RECEIVING TOP HONORS
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – New York State Senator Terry Gipson (D-Dutchess, Putnam) presented three New York State Troopers from Troop K with Senate Resolutions for receiving top honors from New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico at the New York State Police 37th Annual Awards Ceremony and Memorial Service.
“We are fortunate to have such dedicated New York State Troopers stationed in the 41st Senate District,” said Senator Gipson. “I was honored to recognize the achievements of Sergeant Forbes, Trooper Bianco and Trooper Hoffman before my colleagues in the State Senate.”
Sergeant Darren W. Forbes, Troop K – Rhinebeck received the Trooper William V. McDonagh Award. A Copy of the Senate Resolution: http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/J1826-2013
Trooper Michael A. Bianco, Troop K – Dover Plains received the Superintendent’s Commendation Award. A Copy of the Senate Resolution: http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/J1877-2013
Trooper Daniel J. Hoffman, Troop K – Poughkeepsie received the Brummer Award. A Copy of the Senate Resolution:
http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/J1827-2013
Added Senator Gipson: “I want to thank Sergeant Forbes, Trooper Bianco, Trooper Hoffman and all of our law enforcement for their selfless service to our community.”
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