Bill Text: NY J00270 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Captain Bryan Coromato upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 20 years of distinguished service to the Utica Police Department

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-18 - ADOPTED [J00270 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00270-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 270

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Captain  Bryan  Coromato  upon the
        occasion of his retirement after more than 20  years
        of   distinguished   service  to  the  Utica  Police
        Department

  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,
command  the  respect  and  admiration  of  their  community  for  their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to  congratulate
Captain  Bryan  Coromato  upon the occasion of his retirement after more
than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department; and

  WHEREAS, Bryan Coromato began his long and esteemed career with  the
Department as a Patrolman; he then worked in the Community Policing Unit
where he and his fellow officers were relentless in their pursuit of the
worst violent offenders in Utica; and

  WHEREAS,  As  a  Public  Information Officer, Bryan Coromato oversaw
some of the Department's most high-profile cases, and successfully built
a productive relationship with both the media and public; and

  WHEREAS, Since 2016, Captain Bryan Coromato has been involved in the
executive command of the Criminal Investigations Division, and upon  his
promotion  to  Captain in June of 2020, has overseen the entire division
which consists of over 40  supervisors  and  investigators  in  numerous
specialized units; and

  WHEREAS,  In  this  capacity, Captain Bryan Coromato was part of the
leadership that instituted the Major Crimes Unit; prior to the  creation
of  this  unit, the homicide solve rate in Utica hovered lower than 40%,
since its inception the solve rate is almost 90%; and

  WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Captain Bryan Coromato  rendered
faithful,  conscientious  and  valuable  service  to  the  Utica  Police
Department,  earning  the  admiration,  esteem  and  affection  of   his
colleagues; and

  WHEREAS,  Captain  Bryan  Coromato  served  with  loyalty, honor and
distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty and always  showed
a  unique  grasp of human problems in his official acts; he was one of a
select few who presided over the  Thomas  Lindsey  Memorial  Foundation,
which has provided significant funds for Oneida County youth; and

  WHEREAS,  In December of 2022, Captain Bryan Coromato graduated from
the FBI National Academy Session 284, a prestigious 10-week class  which

is  hosted  by  the  FBI  and  accepts  only  the  top  law  enforcement
professionals from around the world; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon  his  retirement  from  the  Utica Police Department,
Captain Bryan  Coromato  accepted  an  Associate  Director  position  at
Colgate University; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout his tenure, Captain Bryan Coromato truly served
the residents of the City  of  Utica  with  compassion,  integrity,  and
fairness,  attributes  which  will  forever  serve as an example for his
fellow officers; 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 Captain Bryan Coromato upon the occasion of his  retirement
after  more  than  20 years of distinguished service to the Utica Police
Department, 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 Captain Bryan Coromato.