2009-J6178

Commending Chief Sergeant-at-Arms William C. Martin on his retirement after 13 years of distinguished service to the New York State Senate

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2009-J6178


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Chief Sergeant-at-Arms William C.
Martin upon the occasion of his retirement after 13 years of distin-
guished service to the New York State Senate

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
sanctity of community life are cherished values, worthy of safeguarding,
and it is moved to honor those individuals who would serve to protect
them, lauding particularly their unwavering courage and dedication in
the daily performance of such duty to serve and protect; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Chief Sergeant-at-Arms William C. Martin upon the occasion of his
retirement after 13 years of distinguished service to the New York State
Senate; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Rockland County, William C. Martin settled in Sche-
nectady, New York, in 1968; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, he joined the Schenectady Police Department, faith-
fully serving until retiring from the esteemed position of Administra-
tive Training Sergeant in 1991 after 22 years of devoted service; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, William C. Martin began his illustrious career with
the New York State Senate as a member of the Sergeant-at-Arms; three
years later, he was elected as Chief Sergeant-at-Arms, the position he
held until he officially retired on February 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, William C. Martin has faithfully executed his responsibil-
ities, serving with dedication, loyalty and compassion, justly earning
the respect and admiration of his superiors and fellow Sergeant-at-Arms
while providing the New York State Senators with the highest standards
of service and protection; and
WHEREAS, William C. Martin is the proud father of four children,
Christopher, Sarah, Jeffrey and Meghan, and the loving grandfather of
three grandchildren, Sophia, Isabella and Christopher, Jr., all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, The State of New York is proud to join the New York State
Senate in expressing sincere appreciation to Chief Sergeant-at-Arms
William C. Martin for his many years of devoted service; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Chief Sergeant-at-Arms William C. Martin upon the occasion of
his retirement after 13 years of distinguished service to the New York
State Senate; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William C. Martin.

actions

  • 17 / Jun / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 22 / Jun / 2010
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 22 / Jun / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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