Honor Rome Police Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 2741 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Detective Lieutenant James P. Boyer upon the occasion of his retirement after nearly 30 years of distinguished service to the Rome Police Department WHEREAS, It is the custom 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, 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 congratulate Detective Lieutenant James P. Boyer upon the occasion of his retirement after nearly 30 years of distinguished service to the Rome Police Department; and WHEREAS, James P. Boyer began his illustrious career in law enforcement as a Patrol Officer with the Rome Police Department in May of 1990, after spending a short time as a Deputy at the county jail; and WHEREAS, As an up-and-coming officer, James P. Boyer was at the forefront of several new police units; he was one of the first officers trained for a revived SWAT team in the mid-1990s, and was one of the department's first bicycle patrol officers; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unwavering commitment to the department, James P. Boyer climbed the ranks to become Sergeant followed by Lieutenant, and joined the Detective Division in 2000; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Lieutenant was one of the longest serving Rome Police Officers still active in the department; he officially retired as head of the Detective Division on Thursday, January 30, 2020, a unit he has been with in one role or another for more than 19 years; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Detective Lieutenant James P. Boyer worked tirelessly investigating some of the department's most noteworthy cases; he will soon begin a new position with the Oneida Nation Police Department; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Rome, New York, James P. Boyer graduated from Rome Catholic School where he was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame; he went on to earn degrees from both Mohawk Valley Community College and SUNY Cortland; and WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Detective Lieutenant James P. Boyer rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Rome Police Department, earning him the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Cathy, and their two daughters, Kelly and Katelyn, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 congratulate Detective Lieutenant James P. Boyer upon the occasion of his retirement after nearly 30 years of distinguished service to the Rome Police Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Detective Lieutenant James P. Boyer.