Bill Text: NY J01810 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Trooper Thomas Haver upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of distinguished service to the New York State Police Department

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-13 - ADOPTED [J01810 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01810-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1810

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING   Trooper  Thomas  Haver  upon  the
        occasion  of  his  retirement  after  20  years   of
        distinguished  service  to the New York State Police
        Department

  WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community  life  are  cherished
values  worthy  of  safeguarding,  and this Legislative Body is moved to
honor those  exemplary  public  servants  who  devoted  their  lives  to
preserving and protecting such values; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to congratulate
Trooper Thomas Haver upon the occasion of his retirement after 20  years
of  distinguished service to the New York State Police Department, to be
celebrated on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Irish Cultural Center  of
the Mohawk Valley in Utica, New York; 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; Trooper  Thomas
Haver is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  Trooper  Thomas  Haver  began his career with the New York
State Police Department on December 8, 2003, and faithfully  served  the
citizens  of  this  great  Empire State until his official retirement on
December 27, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious  tenure,  Trooper  Thomas  Haver
epitomized  the  role  and  accentuated the ideals of an outstanding law
enforcement officer, having served in Troops C and F, and retiring  from
Troop D, Zone 1 SP Poland in Herkimer County, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  A  testament  to  his  steadfast  dedication and admirable
character, Trooper Thomas Haver earned numerous training  certifications
and  commendations,  including  Firearms Instructor and Patrol Rifle; he
was also a member of the Mobile Field Unit; and

  WHEREAS, Trooper Thomas Haver received a Superintendent's Letter  of
Commendation  from  New  York State Police Superintendent Joseph D'Amico
for his response  to  a  three-story  apartment  housefire  with  people
trapped  inside  on  August  1,  2010,  in  the  Village of Middleville,
Herkimer County; justly recognized as a hero, Haver and a fellow Trooper
were responsible for rescuing four people from the burning building  and
the  investigation into this fire led to the arrests of two subjects for
felony arson; and

  WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest traditions of the New York State
Police, Trooper Thomas Haver has distinguished himself by his  exemplary
and  outstanding performance on behalf of the community he so faithfully
and courageously served; 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
congratulate Trooper Thomas Haver upon the occasion of  his  retirement,
and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be if further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to New York State Trooper Thomas Haver.