LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Special Agent William Clark upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Profiles In Courage
Award by the National Police Defense Foundation on May 5, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor serve to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Special Agent William Clark upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Profiles In Courage Award by the National Police
Defense Foundation to be celebrated at its 2011 Annual Awards Dinner on
Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, New York;
and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, William Clark has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and professions
and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious award;
and
WHEREAS, Born January 8, 1975, in Dunkirk, New York, William Clark
grew up in Fredonia, New York; in 1997, he graduated from the State
University of New York at Fredonia, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Psychology; and
WHEREAS, On September 2, 1997, William Clark began his career in
federal law enforcement with the United States Border Patrol; after
graduating from the United States Border Patrol Academy at the Federal
Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, he was assigned to
San Diego, California; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as a Border Patrol Agent, William Clark
also volunteered for assignments in El Centro, California and Douglas,
Arizona to assist with the increased illegal trafficking activities in
those areas; in addition, he served on the United States Border Patrol
Marine Interdiction Unit, working closely with the United States Coast
Guard, United States Customs and the San Diego Harbor Police in numerous
maritime enforcement operations; and
WHEREAS, In July, 2001, William Clark transferred to the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) as a Special Agent/Criminal Investi-
gator and was assigned to the Field Office in Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, After completing the Criminal Investigator Training Program
and the ATF National Academy, Agent William Clark was assigned to the
ATF/Rochester Police Department Joint Firearms Task Force; in this
capacity his duties focused primarily on investigations involving
firearms and narcotics trafficking; and
WHEREAS, Agent William Clark has assisted in numerous city, state and
federal investigations and operations; he has undertaken long term
assignments in Baltimore, Maryland and San Bernardino, California,
participating in the Department of Justice Violent Crime Impact Team
(VCIT) initiative, task for operations designed to combat violent crime;
and
WHEREAS, In January, 2008, Agent William Clark volunteered for a three
year assignment in St. Thomas, where he dedicated his time and efforts
to assisting the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Virgin Islands Police
Department, proactively initiating and participating in numerous oper-
ations designed to combat the high level of gun and drug related
violence; and

WHEREAS, Agent William Clark received commendation from ATF for his
role in Operation Island Time, an initiative that successfully disman-
tled a firearms trafficking enterprise, yielded numerous arrests, and
provided training and resources to the Virgin Islands Police Department;
and
WHEREAS, Agent William Clark returned to Rochester in November of
2010, and has resumed his duties of decreasing gun and drug related
violence with the ATF/RPD Joint Firearms Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by
William Clark over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Special Agent William Clark upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the Profiles In Courage Award by the National Police
Defense Foundation on May 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Clark.