LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gary Mazzacano upon the occasion of his
retirement from the New York State Police

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves 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 individuals 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 Gary Mazzacano
upon the occasion of his retirement from the New York State Police, to
be observed at a retirement celebration on Saturday, January 21, 2012,
at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A 1969 graduate of Hudson High School, Gary Mazzacano
attended Dutchess County Community College, before enlisting in the
United States Army where he honorably served his country as a Military
Police Officer from 1972 to 1974; and
WHEREAS, After working for the Columbia County Sheriff's Department
and the Greenport Town Police for several years, Gary Mazzacano enrolled
in the New York State Police Academy to become a New York State Trooper;
and
WHEREAS, Since 1977, Gary Mazzacano has served as a New York State
Trooper, serving at a number of locations and rising through the ranks
from Uniformed Trooper, to Investigator, to his most recent position as
Senior Investigator of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for Troop K,
Claverack Barracks, Columbia County, New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 34 years, Gary Mazzacano has rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the New York State Police, earning
the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Senior Investigator, Gary Mazzacano served
with loyalty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of
duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems in his official
acts; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the New York State Police, Gary
Mazzacano received numerous awards and accolades; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding Officer is a 3-time recipient of the New
York State Police Superintendent's Commendation Award, which is bestowed
to Officers whose actions included rescues, the protection of vulnerable
people, attempts to save lives, and bringing criminals to justice; and
WHEREAS, Gary Mazzacano has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, An active life member of Becraft Pumper Company No. 2, Green-
port Fire Department since 1968, Gary Mazzacano has served as firefight-
er, line officer, secretary and vice president and member of numerous
Fire Departments and Associations since his youth; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Gary Mazzacano is a charter member and organizer of
the Dutchess County Detectives Association, where he served as its first
President; he is also an Advisor for the Greenport Fire Department
Junior Firefighter Explorer Post; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 36 years, Alane,
and his children, Gary Jr., Gina and Nicholas, as well as his grandchil-
dren, Charlie and Bradley, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
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 Gary Mazzacano upon the occasion of his retirement from the New
York State Police; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gary Mazzacano.