Senate Resolution No. 2089

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Sergeant Greg Facciolo upon the
occasion of his retirement after 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
Greg Facciolo upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of
service to the Utica Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished law enforcement career,
Sergeant Greg Facciolo has led and served as an expert in the Crime
Scene Unit; in this capacity, he was always available to answer
questions related to crime scene management, forensic phone downloads,
accident reconstruction, or any other item of a case that had major
evidentiary implications; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Sergeant Greg Facciolo was on call
24/7 and handled all the Department's major cases; his vast knowledge
and attention to detail guaranteed nothing was missed, ensuring the best
possible case would be presented to the District Attorney's Office for
prosecution; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his work with the Utica Police Department,
Sergeant Greg Facciolo proved to be a valuable source of knowledge for
many other agencies; he was requested to assist on several officer
involved shootings, death investigations, and other large-scale scenes,
such as the Tom Lindsey case; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Greg Facciolo will always be remembered as a
strong leader who served not only his community, but helped make each
and every one of his officers the best he or she could be; through his
tireless efforts, the Department's Crime Scene Unit is one of the most
concise and dedicated in not only Oneida County, but New York State as a
whole; 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 Greg Facciolo upon the occasion of his retirement after

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 Greg Facciolo.