LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the memory of New York State Trooper
Gary E. Kubasiak

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 his purposeful life and career in
faithful service to his family and to the residents of Western New York;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body, representing the people of
the State of New York, honors the life and memory of New York State
Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak, who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 30,
1982, while faithfully executing his responsibilities, serving with
dedication, loyalty and compassion, and who devoted his purposeful life
and career to serve and protect; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Police, since its creation in 1917, has
lost 124 brave and dedicated members in its ceaseless furtherance of
public peace and order; though now gone, these public servants' memory
lives on, both in the minds and hearts of the friends, neighbors and
families whose lives they touched, as well as in the repositories of New
York State's history; and
WHEREAS, New York State Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak exemplified what it
truly means to give of himself in providing vital police services in
keeping with the noble mission of the New York State Troopers; and
WHEREAS, The 95th member of the New York State Police to be killed in
the line of duty, Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak was lethally struck by a
firearm during a standoff in the Town of Dayton on August 30, 1982; and
WHEREAS, Every year since his death, Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak's family
and friends, along with members of the New York State Police have gath-
ered together to remember and honor his life and work through a mass and
breakfast; and
WHEREAS, To commemorate the life and legacy of this brave officer, and
in remembrance of his immense sacrifice, efforts are underway to rename
the street where his widow, Melody, lives as the Trooper Gary Kubasiak
Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak's children, Ryan and Randy have
honored him in another way; both sons have proudly followed in their
father's footsteps and joined the State Police, where they still serve
today; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, New York State Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak left behind a legacy
which has long endured the passage of time and remains as a comforting
memory to all he served and befriended; he is 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
honor the memory of New York State Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak, noting the
significance of his contributions on behalf of the citizens of this
noble Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Trooper Gary E. Kubasiak.