Honor Detective John Hynes

Senate Resolution No. 4397 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMENDING Detective John T. Hynes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Detective Barney Ferguson Emerald Legacy Fund on May 31, 2018 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Detective John T. Hynes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Detective Barney Ferguson Emerald Legacy Fund to be celebrated at its 4th Annual 10-13/May Day Event on Thursday, May

31, 2018, at Juliano's Restaurant in New Rochelle, New York; and WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Detective John T. Hynes has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and profession and consequently has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and WHEREAS, John Hynes earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Mercy College; currently, he is working on his master's degree in Criminal Justice from Iona College; and WHEREAS, John Hynes began his long and distinguished career in law enforcement with the New Rochelle Police Department in 1989; two years later, he was assigned to the department's first Community Police Unit; and WHEREAS, In 1992, Officer John Hynes was transferred to the Pelham Police Department; in 1996, he began working with its first Community Police Unit; and WHEREAS, Officer John Hynes truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and skills with others; for many years, he has served in various teaching roles such as DARE Officer, New York State Certified Juvenile Officer, and a Certified General Topics Instructor at Westchester Police Academy; and WHEREAS, After 13 years of service, Officer John Hynes was promoted to the esteemed title of Detective in 2002; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his profession, Detective John Hynes has been the recipient of 20 Class Awards; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jessica, and their three daughters, Julianne, Catherine, and Sofia, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize and commend such outstanding law enforcement officers as Detective John T. Hynes for their valued contributions to the community; 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 Detective John T. Hynes upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Detective Barney Ferguson Emerald Legacy Fund on May 31, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Detective John T. Hynes.