2019-J2983
Senate Resolution No. 2983
BY: Senator GRIFFO
COMMENDING Officer Jennifer Fassett upon the
occasion of her retirement after more than 20 years
of service to the Utica Police Department
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers who would devote themselves to public
service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing for the
care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Officer
Jennifer Fassett upon the occasion of her retirement after more than 20
years of service to the Utica Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Officer Jennifer Fassett began her esteemed law enforcement
career, spanning over two decades, with the Utica Police Department on
October 18, 1999; she officially retired from the Department on January
18, 2020; and
WHEREAS, For the last 10 years of service, Officer Jennifer Fassett
was the Department's Budget and Grants Officer; in this capacity, she
found and secured new grants for the agency to obtain new equipment and
trainings; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Officer Jennifer Fassett truly
served the residents of the City of Utica with compassion, integrity,
and fairness, attributes which will forever serve as an example for her
fellow officers; 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
commend Officer Jennifer Fassett upon the occasion of her retirement
after more than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department, and
to wish her well in all her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Officer Jennifer Fassett.