Bill Text: NY J02334 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Investigator Andrew J. Hettinger upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award on May 16, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-07 - ADOPTED [J02334 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02334-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2334

BY: Senator ROLISON

        COMMENDING  Investigator  Andrew J. Hettinger upon
        the occasion of his designation as recipient of  the
        Superintendent's Commendation Award on May 16, 2024

  WHEREAS,  Law  enforcement  officers  from the State of New York put
their lives on the line every day for the 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
commend  Investigator  Andrew  J.  Hettinger  upon  the  occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation  Award  to
be  celebrated at the New York State Police 48th Annual Superintendent's
Commendation and Awards Day Ceremony at  the  State  Police  Academy  in
Albany, New York, on Thursday, May 16, 2024; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers who would devote themselves to public
service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing for  the
care  and  welfare  of  the citizens of their communities and this great
Empire State; it is appropriate to recognize and commend outstanding law
enforcement officers, such as Andrew  J.  Hettinger,  for  their  valued
contributions to the community; and

  WHEREAS,  Andrew  J.  Hettinger, of Hopewell Junction, New York, has
been a member of the New York  State  Police,  Troop  K,  in  Wappingers
Falls, New York, since July 17, 2017; and

  WHEREAS, Andrew J. Hettinger immediately responded to the dispatched
call  from Dutchess County 9-1-1, regarding a major gas explosion in the
Village of Wappingers Falls, on November 2, 2023; upon his  arrival,  he
observed  thick,  black  smoke,  sparking  power  lines, and a residence
engulfed in uncontrolled flames; and

  WHEREAS,  Obtaining  a  fire  extinguisher,  Andrew   J.   Hettinger
immediately  commenced  extinguishing  the  imposing  flames  that  were
burning a victim who was trapped in waist-high debris from  a  collapsed
building; and

  WHEREAS,   Having   exhausted  his  extinguisher's  use,  Andrew  J.
Hettinger removed his jacket to envelop a severely burned child who  was
lying on the ground near the collapsed building; he carried the child to
the staging area which the local fire departments prepared at the end of
the roadway; and

  WHEREAS,  With  the assistance of a Wappingers Falls police officer,
Andrew J. Hettinger returned to the scene and began dousing  the  flames

with  a  nearby  fire hose; although he inhaled heavy smoke and airborne
particles, he continued to assist the fire  department  in  their  fight
against the horrific blaze, risking his own health to save the lives and
property of others; and

  WHEREAS,  Within every community of the State of New York, there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment  and  dedication,
command  the  respect  and  admiration  of  their  community  for  their
exemplary contributions and service  on  behalf  of  others;  Andrew  J.
Hettinger  should  be embraced with admiration and respect by a grateful
citizenry; 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
commend Investigator Andrew  J.  Hettinger  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 Investigator Andrew J. Hettinger.