Bill Text: NY J02903 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2903 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Peter Potasiewicz upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of distinguished service in law enforcement

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-27 - ADOPTED [J02903 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02903-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2903

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMENDING  Peter Potasiewicz upon the occasion of
        his  retirement  after  25  years  of  distinguished
        service in law enforcement

  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  commend  Peter
Potasiewicz  upon  the  occasion  of  his  retirement  after 25 years of
distinguished service to his community and the State  of  New  York;  he
will officially retire on February 24, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious occasion, a party will be held
in his honor on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Roselawn in New York
Mills, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Peter Potasiewicz was born in Utica, New York and raised in
Yorkville,  New  York; he attended Holy Trinity Elementary School before
graduating from Notre Dame High School in 1998; and

  WHEREAS, Peter Potasiewicz  began  his  illustrious  career  in  law
enforcement with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office in 1994; and

  WHEREAS, After five years of service, Peter Potasiewicz was accepted
into  the  Utica  Police  Department  where  he  would  continue for the
remainder of his esteemed career; and

  WHEREAS, Within the Utica Police Department, Peter Potasiewicz  held
many  respected  positions,  including:  CID,  CAC,  Warrants,  Evidence
Technician, Crime Scene Investigator, Fire Arms  Instructor,  and  Taser
Instructor, as well as Instructor for the Police Academy; and

  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 19 years, Cheryl,
and  his daughters, Renee and Katelyn, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 Peter Potasiewicz upon the occasion of his retirement  from  the

Utica  Police Department, and wish him well in all his future endeavors;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Peter Potasiewicz.