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Senator Gallivan Attends State Police Graduation
Jim Ranney
February 2, 2018
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Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) attended graduation ceremonies Wednesday for the 208 new members of the New York State Police. Gallivan, a former State Trooper and Sheriff of Erie County, congratulated the men and women for their dedication to public service.
“Making a commitment to protect and serve the residents of New York State is something in which each member of the graduating class can take great pride,” Gallivan said. “These highly trained men and women join one of the most-respected law enforcement agencies in the country. I thank them for their service and congratulate them on their hard work and dedication.”
Among the graduating class are the following residents of the 59th State Senate District:
Adam Stearns; West Seneca
Michael Theuerkauf; Lancaster
Craig Balcer; West Seneca
Stephen Dellasala; West Seneca
Michael Phelps; Lancaster
Christopher Bednasz; West Seneca
Courtney Jasinski; West Seneca
Brian Kelleher; West Seneca
Ryan Tomporowski; West Seneca
Peter Colson; West Seneca
Taylor Molenda; Depew
Gregory Kenney; Warsaw
Nicholas Napierski; Attica
Timothy Caudle; West Henrietta
Robert Webster: Caledonia
Lydia Kehl; Strykersville
The graduation ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Hall in Albany where the new troopers marched into the convention center in a procession lead by the New York State Police Pipe and Drum band.
The ceremony included a video presentation of the training received by all members of the 206th Basic School Session.
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