Honor Genesee Officer Welker

Senate Resolution No. 3715 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING Investigator Ronald "Pete" Welker upon the occasion of his designation of the 2017 Officer of the Year Award by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to honor those individuals who serve to preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly their unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of their duties; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Investigator Ronald "Pete" Welker upon the occasion of his designation for the 2017 Officer of the Year Award by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office; and WHEREAS, Investigator Ronald "Pete" Welker is receiving this auspicious award for his outstanding contributions to his profession and to the residents of Genesee County; and WHEREAS, Throughout his esteemed career, Investigator Ronald "Pete" Welker has used his professional skills and unwavering devotion to duty to detect and arrest those individuals responsible for drug dealing; and WHEREAS, Through his steadfast and unremitting commitment to this objective, Investigator Ronald "Pete" Welker has been instrumental in the success of the Genesee County Drug Task Force, especially during

2017, when the most ever defendants were arrested for drug crimes; and WHEREAS, Investigator Ronald "Pete" Welker is well-known as a "team player" who works well with various other agencies such as the City of Batavia Police Department, for the ultimate goal of making his community safe from harm; 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, It is the custom 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 Investigator Ronald "Pete" Welker upon the occasion of his designation of the 2017 Officer of the Year Award by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Investigator Ronald "Pete" Welker.