Assembly Resolution No. 967

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

COMMENDING Sergeant Francis Kuhn upon the occasion
of his 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 Sergeant
Francis Kuhn upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 20
years of service to the Utica Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer Francis Kuhn began his esteemed law enforcement
career, spanning over two decades, with the Utica Police Department on
October 18, 1999; on December 12, 2012, he was promoted to the rank of
Sergeant, the position from which he officially retired on January 31,
2020; and

WHEREAS, In 2000, Sergeant Francis Kuhn received the Lifesaving
Award for risking his own life to rescue an elderly woman from her
burning home, and in 2014, he was the recipient of a Meritorious Award
by the Department after stopping a violent man from further harming his
family; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Sergeant Francis Kuhn truly served
the residents of the City of Utica with compassion, integrity, and
fairness, attributes which will forever serve as an example for his
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 Sergeant Francis Kuhn upon the occasion of his retirement after
more than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department, and to
wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sergeant Francis Kuhn.