LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Senior Investigator Kevin V. McGrath
upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of a Superinten-
dent's Commendation Award at the 34th Annual New York State Police
Awards Day Ceremony on May 20, 2010

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is moved to honor
those who preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly their
unwavering courage 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
Senior Investigator Kevin V. McGrath, of Troop F in Middletown, upon the
occasion of his designation as the recipient of a Superintendent's
Commendation Award; and
WHEREAS, A Trooper since October 3, 1983, he will receive the award in
recognition of his outstanding police work at the 34th Annual State
Police Awards Day Ceremony, to be held at the New York State Police
Academy in Albany on Thursday, May 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, On October 4, 2008, Senior Investigator Kevin V. McGrath and
Senior Investigator Brian D. Meier were conducting operations with the
City of Middletown Police Department in an effort to control the unusu-
ally high number of violent crimes being committed in the greater
Middletown area; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after 3:00 A.M., Senior Investigator McGrath, Senior
Investigator Meier, and Detective Sergeant Gerry Mishk observed a suspi-
cious subject behind a local business establishment; Detective Mishk
approached the subject and was immediately viciously stabbed in the
abdomen by the predicate felon; and
WHEREAS, As Senior Investigator McGrath attempted to aid Detective
Mishk, he was also stabbed in the abdomen and the felon fled on foot;
Senior Investigator McGrath and Senior Investigator Meier pursued the
felon into a parking lot some four blocks from the initial scene; and
WHEREAS, After they entered the dimly lit parking lot, the felon, once
again, challenged them with a knife and failed to obey commands to drop
his weapon; Senior Investigator Meier discharged one round from his
sidearm, striking the felon in his chest and, after a brief struggle,
the felon was taken into custody and transported to a medical center for
treatment; and
WHEREAS, Senior Investigator Kevin McGrath's actions helped to end a
deadly encounter and may have saved others from harm at the hands of a
lifelong violent criminal; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest traditions of the New York State
Police, Senior Investigator Kevin V. McGrath has distinguished himself
by his exemplary achievement and outstanding performance on behalf of
the community he so faithfully and courageously serves; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated efforts of public servants, such as Senior
Investigator Kevin V. McGrath, 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 Senior Investigator Kevin V. McGrath upon the occasion of his
designation as the recipient of a Superintendent's Commendation Award at
the 34th Annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on May 20,
2010; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Senior Investigator Kevin V. McGrath.