LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr., upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Brummer Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens who devote their life's work and purpose to
public service, contributing to the care and welfare of the citizens of
their communities and this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr., upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as recipient of the Brummer Award, the highest award for bravery
in the New York State Police Department; and
WHEREAS, On June 22, 2010, Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr. had been
dispatched to a domestic dispute at a residence on Pine Road in Vienna,
where a man in possession of a shotgun, threatened to shoot a baby and
law enforcement personnel; and
WHEREAS, Upon arrival at the scene, Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr.
observed the 21-year-old distraught man standing near the steps to a
mobile home, bearing a shotgun in one hand and the infant in the other;
and
WHEREAS, Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr. immediately exited the vehicle,
drew his sidearm, and ordered the subject to drop his gun; and
WHEREAS, The suspect shot the child and advanced, ignoring all
commands to drop his weapon, and Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr. fired his
pistol at the subject while seeking refuge behind his vehicle, as he
simultaneously gave vital information to the 911 Center so responding
patrols were aware of the situation; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant S/C Thomas E. Haumann and Trooper Richard J. Snyder,
along with two Oneida County Sheriff Deputies, arrived at the scene to
assist; as the subject continued to advance upon Trooper Carlo Gennario,
Jr., Sergeant Haumann ordered that he drop his weapon; with attention
diverted, this allowed Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr. and other officers to
fire at the suspect; and
WHEREAS, Ignoring Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr. and the other officers'
demands, and after being hit numerous times, the subject continued his
pursuit until rounds forced him to drop his shotgun and he collapsed to
the ground; the officers cautiously approached him to check his status,
believing he was incapacitated, and the subject was handcuffed and
secured after a surprise attempt to grab Sergeant Haumann's shotgun; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr. and Investigator Dustin J. Hite
rushed to locate the infant that had been shot; finding the baby had
been taken inside by its aunt, the two officers immediately began
cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the infant until the arrival of the
ambulance; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud of New York State
Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr., as are his family, friends, peers, and all
citizens of our great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations and
commend Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr., upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as recipient of the New York State Police Brummer Award, the
highest award for bravery, which a member of the State Police can
receive; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Trooper Carlo Gennario, Jr.