 
Senate Resolution No. 3322
 
BY: Senator GRIFFO
 
        HONORING   Lieutenant  Frank  Fragapane  upon  the
        occasion  of  his  retirement  after  20  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  honor  Lieutenant
Frank  Fragapane  upon  the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of
distinguished service to the Rome Police Department; he will  officially
retire on Friday, August 28, 2020; and
 
  WHEREAS, Growing up in his beloved hometown of Rome, New York, Frank
Fragapane  knew  he wanted to be a police officer while still a student;
he graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1991, and attended Mohawk  Valley
Community College for three years, earning a degree in criminal justice;
and
 
  WHEREAS,  This  industrious  young man began working odd jobs around
the city before getting hired as security for Turning Stone  Casino;  he
eventually  transitioned  to  working  security for the Rome City School
District; and
 
  WHEREAS, Frank Fragapane began his illustrious career with the  Rome
Police Department in 2000; after serving as a patrolman for 14 years, he
climbed   the   ranks  to  become  sergeant  before  being  promoted  to
Lieutenant, the esteemed position from which he will officially  retire;
and
 
  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, Lieutenant Frank Fragapane gave of his time and  energies  to
several  charity  events,  including Shop with a Cop and Law Enforcement
Day, as well as assisting with programs like the  Special  Olympics  and
the Rescue Mission; and
 
  WHEREAS,  With  him  throughout  have  been his wife, Leigh, and his
three daughters, all of whom feel privileged to be a part  of  his  life
and rejoice in his 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
honor  Lieutenant  Frank  Fragapane  upon the occasion of his retirement
after 20 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 Lieutenant Frank Fragapane.
Lt. Frank Fragapane-Retire 20 YEAR

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