LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring New York State Troopers David B. Ruder-
fer and Michael L. Altieri upon the occasion of receiving the Meritori-
ous Police Service-Police Service Award on May 4, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote them-
selves 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 groups 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 State Troopers
David B. Ruderfer and Michael L. Altieri of Highland, New York, upon the
occasion of receiving the Meritorious Police Service-Police Service
Award, to be celebrated at its Annual Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May
4, 2011 at Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, The aforementioned honorees are responsible for keeping the
streets of their district safe and their noble labors should be
commended; their noble and collaborative efforts have resulted in the
removal of dangerous illegal narcotics from the streets of their commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to
applaud those individuals who serve to preserve and protect such values,
lauding particularly their unwavering courage and dedication in the
daily performance of their duties; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those dedi-
cated public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preser-
vation 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 State Troopers David B. Ruderfer and Michael L. Altieri upon the
occasion of receiving the Meritorious Police Service-Police Service
Award on May 4, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, he tran-
smitted to State Troopers David B. Ruderfer and Michael L. Altieri.