LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Senior Investigator Joseph M. Commisso
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 Joseph M. Commisso, of Seneca Niagara Casino, Troop
H, upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of a Super-
intendent's Commendation Award; and
WHEREAS, A Trooper since March 30, 1992, 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 the Seneca Niagara Casino Unit received a complaint
from a subject located in Grove City, Ohio in regard to her credit card
being compromised at the Seneca Niagara Casino, Senior Investigator
Commisso took the initiative to not only supervise, but take an active
role in the investigation along with Investigator Alan Harshany and
Investigator Lawrence Colucci; and
WHEREAS, Their investigation developed substantial leads and evidence
through a diligent and thorough investigation to identify an organized
group involved in an Identity 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, Senior Investigator Joseph M. Commisso 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 Joseph M. Commisso, 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 Joseph M. Commisso 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 Joseph M. Commisso.