Honor Hero State Trooper

Senate Resolution No. 771 BY: Senator O'MARA COMMENDING New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award on May 7, 2025 WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers from the State of New York put their lives on the line every day for citizens of this great Empire State; and 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 honor New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award to be celebrated at the New York State Police 49th Annual Superintendent's Commendation and Awards Day Ceremony on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the State Police Academy in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, This prestigious award was established to honor outstanding individuals, dedicated to their service to law enforcement, whose valiant efforts protect the people of New York State; and WHEREAS, Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher of Horseheads, New York, has been a member of the New York State Police since September 13, 2021; and WHEREAS, On November 18, 2024, Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher received a report of an individual lying on train tracks in Chemung County; and WHEREAS, Upon arrival at the scene, Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher observed the subject lying on the train tracks while a train was rapidly approaching; and WHEREAS, Filled with bravery, courage, and a strong sense of duty, Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher swiftly ran to the individual in need and pulled him off the train tracks, saving the individual's life seconds before the train would have impacted; and WHEREAS, Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher's quick thinking and fast response saved the life of the man on the train tracks; without his noble actions, the scene on November 18, 2024, would have been tragic; and WHEREAS, The quick thinking, bravery, and exemplary performance of duty of Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher is in the highest traditions and standards of the New York State Police and is worthy of both praise and honor; 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 New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher.