LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring City of Watertown, New York, Police
Officer Christopher R. Aher upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the American Legion Law and Order Award

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor City
of Watertown, New York, Police Officer Christopher R. Aher upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the American Legion Law and
Order Award; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday,
April 26, 2012, at the Law and Order Night dinner hosted by Army and
Navy American Legion Post 61 in Watertown, New York; and
WHEREAS, On August 27, 2011, City of Watertown, New York, Police Offi-
cer Christopher R. Aher and fellow officers responded to an armed
robbery in progress and successfully apprehended the armed suspect who
had held convenience store personnel hostage at gunpoint and threatened
both he and his law enforcement colleagues with deadly force; 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 City of Watertown, New York, Police Officer Christopher R. Aher
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the American Legion
Law and Order Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to City of Watertown, New York, Police Officer Christopher R.
Aher.