LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of New York State
Trooper Jill E. Mattice on January 20, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey its grateful
appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of a coura-
geous police officer who dedicated her purposeful life and career in
faithful service to her family, community and the New York State Police;
and
WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness that this Legislative Body
records the passing of New York State Trooper Jill E. Mattice, who made
the ultimate sacrifice on January 20, 2010, while faithfully executing
her responsibilities, serving with dedication, loyalty and compassion,
and who devoted her purposeful life and career to serve and protect; and
WHEREAS, A six and one-half year veteran of the New York State Police,
31-year-old Jill E. Mattice was assigned to the Oneonta trooper barracks
and worked as a school resource officer for Unadilla Valley Central
School and Franklin Central School; and
WHEREAS, A friend and mentor to the students she worked with, Trooper
Jill E. Mattice was a true professional and beautiful person; and
WHEREAS, She exemplified what it truly means to give of herself in
providing vital police services in keeping with the noble mission of the
New York State Police; and
WHEREAS, The 123rd New York State Trooper to die in the line of duty,
Trooper Jill E. Mattice was the first female New York State Police offi-
cer to die in the performance of her duties; and
WHEREAS, A 1996 graduate of Cleveland Hill High School where she was
an accomplished athlete, active in volleyball, basketball and softball,
Trooper Jill E. Mattice lived her life with great dignity and genuine
grace, always demonstrating a deep and continuing concern for the
welfare of others; and
WHEREAS, Recently married, Trooper Jill E. Mattice is survived by her
loving husband, Troy Mattice of Oneonta, New York; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Trooper Jill E. Mattice
leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and
will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; she
will be deeply missed and truly merits the grateful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of New York State Trooper Jill E. Mattice,
noting the significance of her contributions on behalf of the citizens
of this noble Empire State and expressing its deepest condolences to her
family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Trooper Jill E. Mattice.