Bill Text: NY J02984 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Sergeant Francis Kuhn upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-10 - ADOPTED [J02984 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J02984-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2984 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Sergeant Francis Kuhn upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished officers 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 Sergeant Francis Kuhn upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department; and WHEREAS, Officer Francis Kuhn began his esteemed law enforcement career, spanning over two decades, with the Utica Police Department on October 18, 1999; on December 12, 2012, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, the position from which he officially retired on January 31, 2020; and WHEREAS, In 2000, Sergeant Francis Kuhn received the Lifesaving Award for risking his own life to rescue an elderly woman from her burning home, and in 2014, he was the recipient of a Meritorious Award by the Department after stopping a violent man from further harming his family; and WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Sergeant Francis Kuhn truly served the residents of the City of Utica with compassion, integrity, and fairness, attributes which will forever serve as an example for his fellow officers; 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 Sergeant Francis Kuhn upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sergeant Francis Kuhn.