2013-J3066
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Investigator Christopher R. Smith upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Sheriff George L.
Infante Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Award
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, It is appropriate to recognize and commend such outstanding
law enforcement officers as Investigator Christopher R. Smith for their
valued contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Investigator
Christopher R. Smith upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Sheriff George L. Infante Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforce-
ment Award, celebrated during Albany County's Annual Crime Victims Memo-
rial Ceremony on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Academy Park in Albany,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The Albany County District Attorney's Office awarded Colonie
Police Department Investigator Christopher R. Smith this prestigious
honor for his dedication and commitment to the needs of victims and
their families; and
WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest traditions of the Colonie Police
Department, Investigator Christopher R. Smith has distinguished himself
by his exemplary 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 Christopher R. Smith, who unselfishly devote their lives to the
preservation 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 Christopher R. Smith upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as recipient of the Sheriff George L. Infante Outstanding
Achievement in Law Enforcement Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Investigator Christopher R. Smith.