Bill Text: NY K02137 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the untimely death and paying tribute to the life and heroic service of Officer Michael E. Jensen who died in the line of duty on April 14, 2024

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-08 - adopted [K02137 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02137-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 2137

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        MOURNING  the untimely death and paying tribute to
        the life and heroic service of  Officer  Michael  E.
        Jensen  who  died  in  the line of duty on April 14,
        2024

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  convey  its
grateful appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of
a  courageous  and  exemplary  Syracuse Police Officer who dedicated his
purposeful life and career in faithful service to his family and to  the
residents of Syracuse, New York, and its surrounding communities; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sadness that this Legislative Body
records the tragic and untimely death of Officer Michael E. Jensen,  who
made   the   ultimate   sacrifice   while   faithfully   executing   his
responsibilities to serve and protect his community on Sunday, April 14,
2024; he was twenty-nine; and

  WHEREAS,  A  two-and-a-half-year  member  of  the  Syracuse   Police
Department, Officer Michael E. Jensen exemplified what it truly means to
give  of  himself in providing vital police services in keeping with the
noble mission of the Syracuse Police Department; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout  his  career,  Officer  Michael  E.  Jensen  was
extremely  proud  to wear the Syracuse Police Department badge, and help
serve and protect the City he was so proud of; and

  WHEREAS, An ambitious and hardworking young man, Officer Michael  E.
Jensen  graduated from the Syracuse Regional Police Academy in August of
2022, before joining the ranks of the  Syracuse  Police  Department  and
serving honorably in the Patrol Division on the Third Platoon throughout
his career; and

  WHEREAS,  Officer  Michael  E.  Jensen  served  the  Syracuse Police
Department  with  dedication,  loyalty,  and  compassion,  earning   the
admiration,  affection,  and esteem of his brothers and sisters in blue;
and,

  WHEREAS, A stalwart model  of  exemplary  law  enforcement  service,
Officer  Michael E. Jensen was the proud recipient of the Officer of the
Month award in December of 2023; and

  WHEREAS, A devoted son, brother  and  officer,  Officer  Michael  E.
Jensen  loved  spending  time  with  his  family;  he is survived by his
parents, Paul and Michelle; sister, Shelli; as well  as  numerous  other
relatives and friends; and

  WHEREAS,  Officer  Michael  E.  Jensen's  infinite  selflessness and
benevolence will shine on through his family's vivid and happy memories;
his life of service and strength will forever serve as a beacon of love,
light and hope to the countless lives he touched; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Officer Michael E. Jensen leaves behind a legacy which will

long endure the passage of time and will remain as a  comforting  memory
to  all who were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing man;
he will be deeply missed and truly merits the grateful tribute  of  this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Officer Michael E. Jensen,  and  to  express
its deepest condolences to his family; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Officer Michael E. Jensen.