LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Police Officer Richard D.
Woods, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Richard D. Woods of Lancaster, New York, died
on Friday, March 6, 2009, at the age of 47; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 28, 1962, Richard D. Woods was a decorated
24-year veteran of the Buffalo Police Department; and
WHEREAS, An extremely well-respected member of the force, Officer
Woods served in the department's training academy at Police Headquar-
ters; his knowledge and expertise on street gangs and graffiti were
sought not only by police in Buffalo but across Western New York and
nationally; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Officer Richard D. Woods served as the Vice
President of the Western Chapter of the East Coast Gang Investigators
Association; and
WHEREAS, Richard D. Woods distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; his commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity,
carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and
civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Richard D. Woods is survived by his wife, Lynn Woods of
Lancaster, New York, as well as many other relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Officer Richard D. Woods
leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and
will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Police Officer Richard D. Woods, distinguished citi-
zen and devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Richard D. Woods.