What's happening
The resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 9, 2017, as Police Memorial Day in New York State to honor fallen officers.
Why it matters
Highlights the ongoing risks and sacrifices faced by police officers. , noting both recent line-of-duty deaths and the lingering toll of 9/11-related illnesses, which broadens the scope of remembrance beyond only violent incidents.
Acknowledges the emotional impact on families and colleagues of fallen officers. , emphasizing the importance of public recognition and support for survivors as part of the healing process.
Reinforces the significance of historical memorials,. referencing the state’s Police Memorial established in 1989, and underlining the role of such commemorations in preserving collective memory and public appreciation for the police.
Frames police service as essential to the maintenance of a safe and free society,. implicitly connecting the act of honoring officers to broader values of civic responsibility and the social contract.
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Declare Police Memorial Day
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Sponsors
2 Co-sponsors
76 Multi-sponsors
- Peter Abbate
- Thomas Abinanti
- Didi Barrett
- Michael Blake
- Kenneth Blankenbush
- Karl Brabenec
- Edward Braunstein
- William Colton
- Vivian Cook
- Marcos Crespo
- Clifford Crouch
- Michael DenDekker
- David DiPietro
- Anthony D'Urso
- Joseph Errigo
- Patricia Fahy
- Gary Finch
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Christopher Friend
- Sandy Galef
- Joseph Giglio
- Mark Gjonaj
- Deborah Glick
- Richard Gottfried
- Al Graf
- Aileen Gunther
- Pamela Harris
- Stephen Hawley
- Andrew Hevesi
- Earlene Hooper
- Alicia Hyndman
- Ellen C. Jaffee
- Kimberly Jean-Pierre
- Mark C. Johns
- Billy Jones
- Mickey Kearns
- Brian Kolb
- Kieran Michael Lalor
- Charles Lavine
- Peter Lawrence
- Joseph Lentol
- Donna Lupardo
- Chad A. Lupinacci
- Shelley Mayer
- John T. McDonald III
- David McDonough
- Thomas McKevitt
- Steven McLaughlin
- Michael G. Miller
- Melissa Miller
- Michael Montesano
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Walter T. Mosley
- Dean Murray
- Catherine Nolan
- Robert Oaks
- Felix Ortiz
- Philip Palmesano
- Crystal Peoples-Stokes
- N. Nick Perry
- Edward Ra
- Andrew Raia
- Linda Rosenthal
- Nily Rozic
- Robin Schimminger
- Rebecca Seawright
- Aravella Simotas
- James Skoufis
- Dan Stec
- Fred Thiele
- Matthew Titone
- Latrice Walker
- Mary Beth Walsh
- Raymond Walter
- David Weprin
- Kenneth Zebrowski
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
Full text
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Assembly Resolution No. 408 BY: M. of A. Cusick MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 9, 2017, as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, Police Memorial Day is a day of mourning for those police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, This is a day to reflect upon the ultimate contributions made each day by police officers who protect our society and well-being; and WHEREAS, In 2016, 40 police officers died in New York State; two of those 40 were killed in the line of duty: Trooper Timothy P. Pratt, on October 26th and Sergeant Paul J. Tuozzolo, NYPD, on November 4th; and
of those 40, who died from 2003 through 2016, were deemed to have
succumbed as a result of World Trade Center-related illnesses or
injuries; and
WHEREAS, In commemorating May 9, 2017, as Police Memorial Day in New
York State, this Legislative Body honors those officers who have given
their lives in the satisfaction of their duties and offers comfort to
the family members and fellow officers left behind, and recognizes the
loyal servitude by all police officers in New York State which permits
us to thrive in a safe, free and just society; and
WHEREAS, As an unending emblem of appreciation of the people of New
York State, in 1989, this Legislative Body sanctioned the creation of a
Police Memorial at the State Capital revering all police officers in New
York State who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 9, 2017, as Police
Memorial Day in New York State, certain that such course of action
mirrors our collective dedication to maintain the fundamental nature of
freedom which is our American heritage; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York; to appropriate officers and members of the police community;
and to the loving survivors of the brave officers who died in New York
State in 2016, and of those officers who have died in prior years.
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