LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Christine Sherer-Young upon the occasion
of her 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 Christine
Sherer-Young upon the occasion of her retirement from the New York State
Police; she officially retired on Friday, December 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Christine Sherer-Young began her law enforcement career with
the New York State Police on July 25, 1987, working in undercover
narcotics for 16 years; and
WHEREAS, During her illustrious career, Christine Sherer-Young served
in the career criminal task force with the FBI, and in the gun investi-
gation unit with the ATF; she also worked the video lottery unit with
the State Police at the Hamburg Racetrack; and
WHEREAS, Upon her retirement Christine Sherer-Young was working out of
the State Police barracks in Clarence as an Investigator; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Christine Sherer-Young was highly
influential in bringing some of the most notorious criminals to justice,
and is credited with making the streets of Erie County safer for all its
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Most notably, Christine Sherer-Young was instrumental to the
investigation which led to the arrest and subsequent conviction of Roy
"Pee Wee" Highsmith, a drug dealer responsible for numerous homicides in
the city; 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 Christine Sherer-Young upon the occasion of her retirement from
the New York State Police; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christine Sherer-Young.