LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Oneida County
Sheriff's Deputy Kurt Wyman on Tuesday, June 7, 2011

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 the Oneida community; and
WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness that this Legislative Body
records the passing of Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy Kurt Wyman, who
made the ultimate sacrifice on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, while faithfully
executing his responsibilities, serving with dedication, loyalty and
compassion; and
WHEREAS, Devoting his purposeful life and career to serve and protect,
Deputy Kurt Wyman exemplified what it truly means to give of himself; he
provided vital police services, constantly keeping with the noble
mission of the Oneida County Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Kurt Wyman, a 24 year-old Oneida County resident, was
a four year veteran with the Oneida County Sheriff's Department at the
time of his death; and
WHEREAS, From the days he served in Iraq as a United States Marine to
the nights he patrolled Oneida County as a Police Officer, Kurt Wyman
lived his life devoted to his family as well as his country; he strived
to be a good husband, father, and son, driven by a passion that defined
his character; and
WHEREAS, A faithful member of Crosspoint Church, Kurt Wyman was an
inspiration and a role model to the youth of its congregation; and
WHEREAS, A 2005 graduate of Maranatha Christian Academy in New Hart-
ford, Kurt Wyman enlisted to become a Marine as soon as he turned 18
years old; two years later, he became an officer with the Oneida County
Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS, In honor of Kurt Wyman's bravery and distinguished service,
the Department retired his badge number, 188, as well as his car number,
462; in addition, his son was presented with his father's badge, and a
New York State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor; and
WHEREAS, Kurt Wyman is survived by his parents, Lynnette and Brian
Wyman, and his loving wife, Lauren, and their two wonderful children,
Alexander and Adyson Jynnette, all of whom felt privileged to be a part
of his life; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Kurt Wyman leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the
passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served
and befriended; he will be 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
mourn the untimely death of Deputy Kurt Wyman, noting the significance
of his contributions on behalf of the citizens of this noble Empire
State, and expressing its deepest condolences to his family; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Sheriff's Deputy Kurt Wyman.