Bill Text: NY J00167 | 2025-2026 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 167

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Investigator Mark VanNamee upon the occasion of his retirement from the Oneida County Sheriff's Office after 25 years of highly decorated service

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-01-10 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00167 Detail]

Download: New_York-2025-J00167-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 167

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING Investigator Mark VanNamee upon the
        occasion  of  his  retirement from the Oneida County
        Sheriff's Office after 25 years of highly  decorated
        service

  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; Mark VanNamee
is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to  congratulate
Investigator  Mark VanNamee upon the occasion of his retirement from the
Oneida County Sheriff's  Office  after  25  years  of  highly  decorated
service; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  illustrious  career  in  law enforcement,
Investigator Mark VanNamee was the  recipient  of  numerous  awards  and
commendations  including  the Good Conduct Award (5 times), Presidential
Detail Citation, Exceptional  Service  (2  times),  Ready  Commendation,
Gallantry Star, Grand Cordon (12 times), Promotion of Grade, Meritorious
Service,  Honorable  Service,  Letters  of  Commendation  (3 times), and
numerous letters of appreciation; and

  WHEREAS,  For   25   years,   Mark   VanNamee   rendered   faithful,
conscientious  and  valuable  service  to  the  Oneida  County Sheriff's
Office, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his  colleagues;
and

  WHEREAS,  Investigator Mark VanNamee, with his proficient leadership
and love for the Oneida County, truly epitomized the roll of a community
police officer; he tirelessly and selflessly served the residents of his
beloved community with compassion, integrity, and  fairness,  attributes
which will forever serve as an example for his fellow officers; and

  WHEREAS,  The  great  State  of  New York is fortunate to have brave
public servants like Investigator Mark VanNamee who risk their lives  in
the  line  of duty each day to protect the residents of our communities;
no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who are willing  to  put
service over self; 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
congratulate  Investigator  Mark  VanNamee  upon  the  occasion  of  his
retirement,  and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Investigator Mark VanNamee.