LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Detective Sergeant Adam Mason upon the
occasion of his selection as the winner of the 2012 Chief John Givney
Award by the Troy Police Department, on May 17, 2013

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to
honor those individuals who serve to 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
Detective Sergeant Adam Mason upon the occasion of his selection as the
winner of the 2012 Chief John Givney Award by the Troy Police Depart-
ment, to be presented at its Annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 17,
2013, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, The annual Chief John Givney Award recognizes an officer for
outstanding police work; Detective Sergeant Adam Mason is being honored
for his exceptional level of performance and invaluable contributions to
the Troy Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Detective Sergeant Adam Mason has earned numerous certif-
ications, commendations and letters of recognition over the course of
his career; and
WHEREAS, Detective Sergeant Adam Mason has successfully investigated
high profile homicides, robberies, weapons cases and burglaries; a year-
long assignment with the New York State Police resulted in the
convictions of several weapons offenders; and
WHEREAS, Detective Sergeant Adam Mason is a 15-year veteran of the
Troy Police Department; he was promoted to sergeant in 2008 and became a
detective sergeant in 2009; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize and commend such outstanding
law enforcement officers as Detective Sergeant Adam Mason for their
valued contributions to the community; 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 Detective Sergeant Adam Mason upon the occasion of his selection
as the winner of the 2012 Chief John Givney Award by the Troy Police
Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Detective Sergeant Adam Mason.