LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Trooper John W. Dycha upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation
Award by the New York State Police

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished values
worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to honor
those exemplary public servants who devote their lives to preserving and
protecting such values; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Trooper John W. Dycha upon the occasion of his designation as a recipi-
ent of the Superintendent's Commendation Award by the New York State
Police to be celebrated at the 39th Annual Awards Day Ceremony on
Monday, May 11, 2015, in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Trooper John W. Dycha has proudly served as a member of the
New York State Police since 2004; he is currently assigned to the State
Police Machias Station, Troop A, and resides in Hamburg, New York; and
WHEREAS, On April 21, 2014, Trooper John W. Dycha received a report
that a 55-year-old woman was missing and possibly suicidal; and
WHEREAS, Reacting swiftly, Trooper John Dycha posted a vulnerable
missing persons alert to all local agencies, and contacted the missing
woman's cellular provider to track her location due to exigent circum-
stances and concern for her welfare; and
WHEREAS, Trooper John W. Dycha was able to obtain the missing woman's
coordinates by utilizing a mapping program installed on her phone; he
then rushed to this location and discovered the victim's car parked on a
logging trail; a further search of the area led to the woman being found
unconscious nearby; and
WHEREAS, Trooper John W. Dycha placed a call to the local Fire Depart-
ment; subsequently, the firefighters extracted the victim and adminis-
tered life-saving medical attention; she later regained consciousness
and made a full recovery; and
WHEREAS, Through his heroic actions, Trooper John W. Dycha demon-
strated his character and compassion for the welfare of others, person-
ifying the collective concern of public servants across the community of
the State of New York who respond when others are in need of help; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those extraor-
dinary individuals who unselfishly devote their lives to the preserva-
tion 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 Trooper John W. Dycha upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award by the New York
State Police; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Trooper John W. Dycha.