Assembly Resolution No. 386

BY: M. of A. Schmitt

HONORING Investigator John O'Brien upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the New
York State Sheriffs Association Deputy of the Year
Award

WHEREAS, New York State has long been committed to supporting its
law enforcement professionals; and

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to
honor those individuals who serve to preserve and protect such values,
lauding particularly their unwavering loyalty and dedication in the
daily performance of their duties; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Investigator John O'Brien upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the New York State Sheriffs Association Deputy of the Year
Award; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious award is presented to outstanding members
of law enforcement who perform meritorious acts in the line of duty;
Investigator John O'Brien is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, While assigned to the US Marshal Service Regional Task
Force, Investigator John O'Brien executed a violent felony warrant on a
subject wanted in connection with the shooting of a Massachusetts State
Trooper; when the wanted subject fired a handgun and struck two members
of service, Investigator O'Brien rendered first aid, applying a
tourniquet to an injured officer and removing him from the scene to
awaiting medical personnel; and

WHEREAS, Investigator John O'Brien's prompt and heroic actions under
hostile conditions were truly instrumental in saving the life of another
member of service who sustained life threatening gunshot wounds; and

WHEREAS, The great State of New York is fortunate to have brave
public servants 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
honor Investigator John O'Brien upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the New York State Sheriffs Association Deputy of the Year
Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Investigator John O'Brien.