Assembly Resolution No. 975

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

COMMENDING Investigator Timothy Moore 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
Investigator Timothy Moore upon the occasion of his retirement after
more than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department; he
officially retired from the Department on January 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, It was September 16, 2019, that Officer Timothy Moore was
promoted to Investigator; as an officer of the law, he worked in both
the Warrants Unit and the Juvenile Aide Unit; and

WHEREAS, Investigator Timothy Moore began his esteemed law
enforcement career, spanning over two decades, with the Utica Police
Department on October 18, 1999; and

WHEREAS, In 2002, Investigator Timothy Moore was the recipient of
the Combat Cross Award by the Department for his heroic actions
resulting in his response as a male subject fired at an officer; the
subject was immediately taken to the ground, and with the assistance of
other officers, the gun was removed from the perpetrators grasp before
any shots could be fired; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Investigator Timothy Moore 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 Investigator Timothy Moore 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 Investigator Timothy Moore.