LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Investigator Robert S. Torre upon the
occasion of his designation as the recipient of the Trooper William V.
McDonagh Award at the 36th Annual New York State Police Awards Day Cere-
mony on May 17, 2012

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is moved to honor
those who preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly their
unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of their
duties; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Investigator Robert S. Torre, of SP Rhinebeck, upon the occasion of his
designation as the recipient of the Trooper William V. McDonagh Award;
and
WHEREAS, A Trooper for many years, he will receive the award in recog-
nition of his exceptional community service efforts at the 36th Annual
New York State Police Superintendent's Commendation and Awards Day Cere-
mony, to be held at the New York State Police Academy in Albany on
Thursday, May 17, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Robert S. Torre, stationed at SP Rhinebeck, is
involved in numerous community activities in an effort to improve the
quality of life of area citizens; for the past five years he has coordi-
nated an Annual Ski Day where members of the law enforcement community
can get together and have fun while raising money to help find a cure
for Multiple Sclerosis; during his tenure as Coordinator of this event,
he has helped raise more than $15,000 for Multiple Sclerosis; and
WHEREAS, He has, in addition, been a Rebuilding Together - Dutchess
County volunteer for the past three years and has been a Team Captain
for two years; on his first project as a Captain, he organized a team of
volunteers of the public and, recently, he organized a "Trooper" house
where the volunteers were Members of the State Police and their fami-
lies; and
WHEREAS, Through Rebuilding Together - Dutchess County, in November
2011, he managed a crew of 15 volunteers repairing the concrete stairs,
leaking basement, faulty plumbing, and other items in serious disrepair
at the residence of an elderly woman and, he serves on the organiza-
tion's Fundraising Committee; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Torre is also a member of the Golf Committee for
the Troop K Disaster Relief Fund which raises money to help Troop K
members with medical, housing and other disaster relief; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, he was honored with the Dutchess County Regional
Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Award for his contributions to helping
the community in which he lives and now serves on the selection commit-
tee for future recipients of this esteemed award; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Torre volunteers his carpentry and handyman
services to elderly members of his church parish in Red Hook as well and
is a Red Hook Little League Coach; he is a supporter of school sports in
the Red Hook Central School District and volunteers his time videotaping
the football games and wrestling matches for team review after each game
or match, all of which he generously and successfully accomplishes while
juggling his career with the New York State Police and his family life;
he and his wife Christine are the proud and loving parents of three
children, Kyle, age 13, Samantha, age 12, and Nicholas, age 6; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest traditions of the New York State
Police, Investigator Robert S. Torre has distinguished himself by his

exemplary achievement and outstanding performance on behalf of the
community he so faithfully and courageously serves; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated efforts of public servants, such as Investi-
gator Robert S. Torre, who unselfishly devote their lives to the preser-
vation of order and the protection of others are worthy of the full
praise of this Legislative Body and the people of the State of New York;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Investigator Robert S. Torre upon the occasion of his designation
as the recipient of the Trooper William V. McDonagh Award at the 36th
Annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on May 17, 2012; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Investigator Robert S. Torre.