LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr. upon the occa-
sion of his designation as the recipient of a Civilian Employee Recogni-
tion Award at the 35th Annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony
on May 19, 2011

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is moved to honor
those who help to preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly
their unwavering dedication in the daily performance of their duties;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr., of the New York State Police Geographic Infor-
mation Systems Unit, upon the occasion of his designation as the recipi-
ent of a Civilian Employee Recognition Award; and
WHEREAS, Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr. received the award in recognition of
his outstanding work at the 35th Annual State Police Awards Day Ceremo-
ny, held at the New York State Police Academy in Albany on Thursday, May
19, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr. has been an invaluable asset to the
agency's public safety mission, serving as the sole resource within the
Division's Geographic Information Systems Unit; and
WHEREAS, Over the past year, his expertise has been vital to the
success of the agency's statewide Automatic Vehicle Location initiative
which has enhanced officer safety and improved communication capabili-
ties between patrol vehicles and their dispatch points; and
WHEREAS, Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr. has also served as project leader for
the implementation of County-based Computer Aided Dispatch systems in
State Police patrol vehicles, improving interoperability through the use
of technology in support of nearest available unit protocols for County
911 operations; and
WHEREAS, Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr.'s mapping expertise has proven to be
a vital resource for a number of applications utilized by the Uniform
force, BCI, and special details; in addition, his maps have been submit-
ted as evidence in high profile criminal trials; and
WHEREAS, Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr. also provides map support for command
post operations and other critical incidents and, in his role as 911
Coordinator, he has developed strong relationships with County 911 Coor-
dinators to ensure the accuracy of 911 call-routing to local, county and
State Police Public Safety Answering Points; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest traditions of the New York State
Police, Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr. has distinguished himself by his exem-
plary achievements and outstanding performance on behalf of the New York
State Police; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated efforts of public servants, such as Gerald A.
Engstrom, Jr., who unselfishly devote their lives in service to the
preservation of order and the protection of others are worthy of the
full praise of this Legislative Body and the people of the State of New
York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as
the recipient of a Civilian Employee Recognition Award at the 35th Annu-
al New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on May 19, 2011; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gerald A. Engstrom, Jr.