LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ellenville Police Chief Philip Mattra-
cion, Ulster County Sheriff Detective Thomas Nace, and New York State
Police Investigator Will Young upon the occasion of receiving the Meri-
torious Police Service-Investigation Award on May 4, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York, there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chief Philip
Mattracion of the Ellenville Police Department, Detective Thomas Nace of
the Ulster County Sheriffs Office, and Investigator Will Young of the
New York State Police Liberty upon the occasion of receiving the Merito-
rious Police Service-Investigation Award, to be celebrated at its Annual
Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Wiltwyck Golf Club in King-
ston, New York; and
WHEREAS, The aforementioned honorees should be commended for keeping
dangerous criminals off of the streets of their district through their
noble and collaborative efforts; and
WHEREAS, If not for the hard work and expertise of Chief Philip
Mattracion, Detective Thomas Nace, and Investigator Will Young, impor-
tant crimes would have remained unsolved and those responsible would not
have been held accountable; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ellenville Police Chief Philip Mattracion, Ulster County Sheriff
Detective Thomas Nace, and New York State Police Investigator Will Young
upon the occasion of receiving the Meritorious Police Service-Investiga-
tion Award on May 4, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ellenville Police Chief Philip Mattracion, Ulster County
Sheriff Detective Thomas Nace, and New York State Police Investigator
Will Young.