Bill Text: NY J02358 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Lieutenant Steven P. Fountain upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the George M. Searle Memorial Award by the New York State Police Department on May 16, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-07 - ADOPTED [J02358 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02358-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2358

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING  Lieutenant  Steven  P. Fountain upon the
        occasion of his  designation  as  recipient  of  the
        George  M.  Searle  Memorial  Award  by the New York
        State Police Department on May 16, 2024

  WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers from the State  of  New  York  put
their  lives  on  the  line  day in and day out for the citizens of this
great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
honor those distinguished officers 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,
deserve  the  respect  and  admiration  of  their  community  for  their
exemplary contributions and service  on  behalf  of  others;  Lieutenant
Steven P.  Fountain of Cazenovia, New York, is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lieutenant
Steven P. Fountain upon the occasion of his designation as recipient  of
the  George  M.  Searle  Memorial  Award  by  the  New York State Police
Department,  to  be  celebrated  at  its  48th  Annual  Superintendent's
Commendation  and  Awards Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the
University at the State Police Academy in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, This prestigious award was established to  honor  the  late
Deputy   Superintendent  George  M.  Searle,  and  it  is  presented  to
individuals who have distinguished themselves in training and education;
and

  WHEREAS, Lieutenant Steven P.  Fountain  entered  the  State  Police
Academy on June 10, 2013; and

  WHEREAS,  On  October  15,  2023,  State  Police  Cazenovia  Academy
welcomed 286 recruits into its 214th Class, marking only the second time
in the agency's history a training took place at an  auxiliary  academy;
as  a  vital member of the officer team, Lieutenant Steven P. Fountain's
role in transitioning  Cazenovia  College  into  a  State  Police  Basic
Training Program was indispensable; and

  WHEREAS,  Despite  a  challenging  time  frame, Lieutenant Steven P.
Fountain  effectively  managed  numerous  tasks,   including   personnel
selection,  building maintenance, coordination with property management,
facility   cleaning,   internet   and   phone    system    installation,
school/community  outreach, as well as policy development, all within 55
working days; and

  WHEREAS,  Lieutenant  Steven  P.  Fountain's  creative   input   was
invaluable  as  he  transformed  the campus into a State Police facility

adorned with memorabilia reflecting the rich history  of  the  New  York
State Police, and memorializing its fallen members; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  his energy, positive attitude, interpersonal
skills, and problem-solving abilities  played  a  crucial  role  in  the
success of this event, and reflect the finest traditions of the New York
State Police; and

  WHEREAS,   The   dedicated  efforts  of  public  servants,  such  as
Lieutenant Steven P. Fountain, who unselfishly devote their lives to the
preservation of order and the protection of others  are  worthy  of  the
full  praise of this Legislative Body and the people of the State of New
York; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor Lieutenant Steven P. Fountain upon the occasion of his designation
as  recipient  of  the  George  M. Searle Memorial Award by the New York
State Police; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Lieutenant Steven P. Fountain.