Honor James P. Boyer

Assembly Resolution No. 738 BY: M. of A. Buttenschon HONORING James P. Boyer upon the occasion of his induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic Schools Association of Rome WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals within the State of New York who give of their time and energies in support of spiritual endeavors which aim to benefit the community at large; and WHEREAS, James P. Boyer has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently is designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor James P. Boyer upon the occasion of his induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic Schools Association of Rome, to be presented during the 3rd Annual Induction Ceremony on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Teugega Country Club, Rome, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion recognizes persons influential to local Catholic schools and the positive influence these individuals have had on their communities; James P. Boyer is one such individual; and WHEREAS, A 1984 graduate of Rome Catholic High School, James P. Boyer participated in both football and baseball; some of the highlights of his sporting career were competing in the State Finals in baseball in

1983, and beating Holland Patent that same year in football; and WHEREAS, Under the skillful leadership of his coaches and teachers, James P. Boyer and his fellow students and athletes learned to behave like gentlemen, work hard, win with class, and fail with dignity; these lessons would last a lifetime; and WHEREAS, James P. Boyer has proudly served his community as an active member of the Rome Police Department; he has been a police officer for nearly 30 years; and WHEREAS, In addition to his late father William and his mother Bridget Boyer, with him throughout have been his wife Cathleen M. (Malone) Boyer, and their two daughters, Kelly and Katelyn; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor James P. Boyer upon the occasion of his induction into the 2020 local Catholic School Hall of Fame announced by the Catholic Schools Association of Rome; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to James P. Boyer.