LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 8, 2013 as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Police Memorial Day is a day of mourning for those police offi-
cers who have given their lives in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, This is a day to recognize the sacrifices and contributions
made each day by police officers to protect our society and well-being;
and
WHEREAS, In 2012, eight police officers died in New York State; and
WHEREAS, In commemorating May 8, 2013 as Police Memorial Day in New
York State, this Legislative Body honors and remembers those who have
made the supreme sacrifice in the performance of their duty and offers
comfort to the surviving family members and fellow officers and recog-
nizes the dedicated performance of duty by all police officers in New
York State which permits us to live and work in freedom and safety; and
WHEREAS, As a lasting symbol of gratitude and appreciation of the
people of New York State, in 1989, this Legislative Body authorized
construction of a Police Memorial at the State Capitol honoring all
police officers in New York State who have given their lives in the line
of duty; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 8, 2013 as Police
Memorial Day in the State of New York, fully confident that such proce-
dure mirrors our shared commitment to preserve, enhance and to effect
the essence of freedom which is our American heritage; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor; and to appropriate
officers and members of the police community and to the loving survivors
of the courageous officers who died in New York State in 2012.