Assembly Resolution No. 348 BY: M. of A. Thiele HONORING Trooper Fabio D. Daino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the William V. McDonagh Community Service Award by the New York State Police on May 9, 2019 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 Fabio D. Daino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the William V. McDonagh Community Service Award by the New York State Police to be celebrated at its 43rd Annual Superintendent's Commendation and Awards Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the State Police Academy in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, This prestigious award was established in honor of the late Trooper William V. McDonagh, who was killed in the line of duty on December 14, 1975; Trooper McDonagh participated in numerous worthy events and tirelessly worked to better his community; Trooper Fabio D. Daino truly epitomizes Trooper McDonagh's ideals and beliefs; and WHEREAS, Trooper Fabio D. Daino has proudly served as a member of the New York State Police since October 30, 2000; he is currently assigned to State Police Riverside, Troop L; and WHEREAS, In addition to his role as a public servant, Trooper Fabio D. Daino is a dedicated member of his community, volunteering his time and energies to both the Southampton Town Police Explorer Program and the Boy Scouts of America Troop 94; and WHEREAS, Trooper Fabio D. Daino is actively involved with the Explorer Program's Shop with a Cop Program, which strives to break down the barriers between the community and the police with the intent of developing a better and more trusting relationship; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Trooper Fabio D. Daino helps kids shop for school supplies at the beginning of the new school year, and for toys and clothes during the holidays; and WHEREAS, Trooper Fabio D. Daino also serves as a mentor for approximately 40 Scouts from Troop 94; he helps them attain various merit badges and speaks with older scouts about the dangers of drinking and driving and the use of illegal narcotics; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Trooper Fabio D. Daino 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 Fabio D. Daino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the William V. McDonagh Community Service Award by the New York State Police on May 9, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Trooper Fabio D. Daino.