Bill Text: NY K02077 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Trooper Lyle C. Preston III upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the George M. Searle Memorial Award by the New York State Police Department

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-06 - adopted [K02077 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02077-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 2077

BY: M. of A. Angelino

        HONORING  Trooper  Lyle  C.  Preston  III 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; Trooper Lyle C.
Preston III of Binghamton, New York, is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Trooper Lyle
C.  Preston III 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 outstanding
individuals, dedicated  to  their  service  to  law  enforcement,  whose
valiant efforts protect the people of New York State; 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, Trooper Lyle C. Preston's role in
transitioning  Cazenovia  College  into  a  State  Police Basic Training
Program was indispensable; and

  WHEREAS, Despite a challenging time frame, Trooper Lyle  C.  Preston
III  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, Trooper Lyle C. Preston'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 Trooper
Lyle  C.  Preston  III,  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 Trooper Lyle C. Preston III 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 Trooper Lyle C. Preston III.