Bill Text: NY J02346 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring the life and legacy of Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-07 - ADOPTED [J02346 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02346-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2346

BY: Senator ROLISON

        HONORING  the  life  and  legacy  of Zone Sergeant
        James G. Sweeney

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
honor  those  distinguished  officers  and  citizens  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; 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; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on  March  25,  1952,  in  Manhattan, New York, Zone
Sergeant James G. Sweeney led a remarkably accomplished life; on  August
28, 1976, he married Noreen Di Marzio, the love of his life; and

  WHEREAS, After the events on September 11, 2001, Zone Sergeant James
G.  Sweeney  was assigned to New York City as part of the New York State
Police Detail to aid with the search and recovery efforts; and

  WHEREAS, Joining  the  State  Police  on  February  20,  1978,  Zone
Sergeant  James  G.  Sweeney served for 29 years and retired on February
27, 2007; and

  WHEREAS, Influencing positive change, Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney
helped to rename two  overpasses  in  memoriam  to  two  of  his  fallen
colleagues;  he  was  a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
the Fraternal Order of Police, the International Police Association, and
the Knights of Columbus; and

  WHEREAS, As a testament to his incredible impact on New York  State,
a  bill  was passed in his honor to amend the highway law to designate a
portion of the state highway system  as  the  "Zone  Sergeant  James  G.
Sweeney Memorial Bridge"; and

  WHEREAS,  Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney of New York City, New York,
died on March 6, 2021, at the age of 68; and

  WHEREAS, Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney's commitment to  excellence,
and  his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney is  survived  by  his  wife,
Noreen, son, and three daughters; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney leaves behind a legacy  which
will  long  endure  the  passage of time and will remain as a comforting
memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  the  life and legacy of Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney; and be it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney.