Bill Text: NY J02332 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Thomas Pape upon the occasion of his retirement from the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department after 40 years of devoted service

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-21)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-07 - ADOPTED [J02332 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02332-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2332

BY: Senator ROLISON

        HONORING  Thomas  Pape  upon  the  occasion of his
        retirement from  the  City  of  Poughkeepsie  Police
        Department after 40 years of devoted service

  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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Thomas  Pape
upon the occasion of his retirement from the City of Poughkeepsie Police
Department after 40 years of devoted service; and

  WHEREAS,   Thomas  Pape  joined  the  City  of  Poughkeepsie  Police
Department in 1983; he has served diligently  in  both  the  patrol  and
detective  division,  and  as  a Supervisor in patrol, traffic division,
community policing and the neighborhood recovery unit; and

  WHEREAS, In 1994, Thomas Pape was promoted to Sergeant  and  assumed
duties  in  the  narcotics  unit  and  special units; rising through the
ranks, Thomas Pape was recognized for his hard work by being promoted to
Police Captain, where he had oversight of the specialized units and  the
detective division; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2016, Thomas Pape was appointed as the top official in
the police  department,  Police  Chief;  Thomas  Pape,  under  his  able
leadership,  oversaw  department  operations,  budget  and  oversight of
approximately 100 sworn officers and 25 civilians; 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
honor Thomas Pape upon the occasion of his retirement from the  City  of
Poughkeepsie Police Department after 40 years of devoted service; and be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Pape.