Senate Resolution No. 824

BY: Senator OBERACKER

        HONORING   Trooper  Timothy  W.  Murray  upon  the
        occasion of his  designation  as  recipient  of  the
        Superintendent's  Commendation Award by the New York
        State Police on May 17, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize  and  acknowledge  those  within  our  midst  who  have   made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to honor Trooper
Timothy W. Murray upon the occasion of his designation as  recipient  of
the  Superintendent's Commendation Award by the New York State Police to
be celebrated at  its  47th  Annual  Superintendent's  Commendation  and
Awards  Day  Ceremony  on  Wednesday,  May 17, 2023, at the State Police
Academy in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, This prestigious award was established to honor outstanding
individuals, dedicated  to  their  service  to  law  enforcement,  whose
valiant efforts protect the people of New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  On  August  1,  2022, Trooper Timothy W. Murray heroically
rescued a man who had become pinned underneath a garbage truck; and

  WHEREAS, Trooper Timothy W. Murray's quick and  exhaustive  actions,
at  significant  risk to his own life, saved the man's life and reflects
the finest traditions of New York State Police; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown  by  an
individual for the benefit of others which Trooper Timothy W. Murray has
displayed throughout his life; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Trooper Timothy W. Murray upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award  by  the  New  York
State Police on May 17, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Trooper Timothy W. Murray.