LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nicholas J. Pumilio upon the occasion of
his designation as the recipient of a Civilian Employee Recognition
Award at the 37th Annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on
May 16, 2013

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
Nicholas J. Pumilio, of State Police Troop L in Farmingdale, New York,
upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of a Civilian
Employee Recognition Award; and
WHEREAS, A New York State Police employee since June 29, 2000, he will
receive the award in recognition of his outstanding work during and in
the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy at the 37th Annual New York State
Police Superintendent's Commendation and Awards Day Ceremony, to be held
at the New York State Police Academy in Albany on Thursday, May 16,
2013; and
WHEREAS, On October 29th, 2012, when Hurricane Sandy hit the North-
eastern United States, Long Island suffered severe and unprecedented
damage; and
WHEREAS, During the hurricane and in its wake, several people lost
their lives, over a million Long Island residents were without power,
and thousands of homes were lost or severely damaged which led to under-
standable and unprecedented requests for State Police assistance by the
Nassau and Suffolk County Police Departments, as well as the City of
Long Beach; and
WHEREAS, At the superstorm's peak strength, over 500 State Police
Division Members were assigned to this detail during each 24-hour period
in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, in assignments which ranged from
traffic and crime control, to rescuing and assisting people affected by
the storm; and
WHEREAS, State Police Farmingdale, already in disarray due to ongoing
construction, was deeply physically impacted by the storm and the addi-
tional personnel that arrived for the detail; and
WHEREAS, From emergency power loss, to maintenance issues, the phys-
ical needs required to ensure the success of the detail were many; in
spite of being personally impacted by the storm, Maintenance Assistant
Nicholas S. Pumilio worked long and tedious hours for many consecutive
days to ensure that SP Farmingdale could continue to function as the
operational headquarters for this large deployment of Division
resources; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas Pumilio performed countless tasks far outside of his
job description to ensure that the Hurricane Sandy Detail was able to
provide the services desperately needed by the communities it served on
Long Island; and
WHEREAS, From generator repair to restocking supplies, there was noth-
ing Nicholas Pumilio was not willing to do to help; his dedication and
hard work contributed greatly to the overall success of the detail; his
performance during and after Hurricane Sandy highlight the daily work
ethic which makes him a valued, outstanding employee and citizen; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest traditions of the New York State
Police, Nicholas J. Pumilio 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 Nicholas J.
Pumilio, who unselfishly distinguish themselves in service to their
community and its citizens during emergencies 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 Nicholas J. Pumilio upon the occasion of his designation as the
recipient of a Civilian Employee Recognition Award at the 37th Annual
New York State Police Superintendent's Commendation and Awards Day Cere-
mony on May 16, 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nicholas J. Pumilio.