LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Neil Gallivan upon the occa-
sion of his designation as the recipient of a Supervisor Recognition
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
Lieutenant Neil Gallivan, of SP Rochester, Troop E, upon the occasion of
his designation as the recipient of a Supervisor Recognition Award; and
WHEREAS, A Trooper since September 19, 1988, 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, Lieutenant Neil Gallivan, working together with Zone Sergeant
Jose M. Vazquez, Jr. of SP Auburn, has been instrumental in the develop-
ment and leadership of the award winning Troop E Operation IMPACT
Detail; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 2002, Lt. Gallivan has been involved
in the planning, coordination, and execution of the detail; he has
adapted shifts and scheduling, making the most beneficial use of limited
resources to curb the violence on the streets of Rochester; and
WHEREAS, A permanent detail since 2008, Lt. Gallivan and Zone Sergeant
Vazquez have directed the resources of the New York State Police in the
City of Rochester; working closely with the Rochester Police Department,
City of Rochester IMPACT partners, the Monroe County Analysis Center
(MCAC) and other community partners, the Troop E Operation IMPACT Detail
played a significant role in 2009 in attaining a substantial decrease in
homicides, shooting incidents and other firearms related crimes; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest traditions of the New York State
Police, Lieutenant Neil Gallivan has distinguished himself by his exem-
plary 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 Lieutenant
Neil Gallivan, 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, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lieutenant Neil Gallivan upon the occasion of his designation as
the recipient of a Supervisor Recognition 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 Lieutenant Neil Gallivan.