LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Investigator Lawrence Colucci 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

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
Investigator Lawrence Colucci, of Seneca Niagara Casino, Troop H, upon
the occasion of his designation as the recipient of a Superintendent's
Commendation Award; and
WHEREAS, A Trooper since April 11, 1994, he received the award in
recognition of his outstanding police work at the 34th Annual State
Police Awards Day Ceremony, held at the New York State Police Academy in
Albany on Thursday, May 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, After receiving a complaint from a subject located in Grove
City, Ohio in regard to her credit card being compromised at the Seneca
Niagara Casino, Investigator Lawrence Colucci working in concert with
Senior Investigator Joseph M. Commisso and Investigator Alan Harshany
developed substantial information and evidence through a diligent and
thorough investigation to identify an organized group involved in Iden-
tity Theft/Credit Card scheme; and
WHEREAS, With the assistance of the United States Secret Service,
federal search warrants were obtained and executed revealing an intri-
cate credit card encoder and stamping equipment as well as recovering a
plethora of information enabling them to defraud thousands of victims;
and
WHEREAS, To date, six Asian males and two Asian females have been
arrested and charged in Federal Court with Identity Theft Fraud, Access
Device Fraud, and Bank Fraud; additionally, initial estimates indicate
approximately $230,000 in funds being transferred illegally over the
course of a two month period by these individuals; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest traditions of the New York State
Police, Investigator Lawrence Colucci 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 Investi-
gator Lawrence Colucci, who unselfishly devote their lives to the pres-
ervation 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 Investigator Lawrence Colucci 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 Investigator Lawrence Colucci.