Assembly Resolution No. 562

BY: M. of A. Gandolfo

COMMENDING the volunteers of the Guardians of Our
Dependents Foundation in recognition of the vital
and compassionate work they do in helping both loved
ones and Police Officers after a fellow officer
gives the ultimate sacrifice

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pride in applauding
foundations whose diligence and sympathetic commitment help to improve
the lives of others in their communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the volunteers of the Guardians of Our Dependents (GOOD)
Foundation in recognition of the vital and compassionate work they do in
helping both loved ones and Police Officers after a fellow officer gives
the ultimate sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, The Founder, Officer Daniel Colondona, Jr., and the GOOD
Foundation volunteers will remember and pay just tribute to the late
Suffolk County Police Officer Daniel Colondona, Sr., who was the
inspiration behind this mission, on the date of his birthday, September
28, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Guardians of Our
Dependents (GOOD) Foundation helps the families of members of Police
Departments after a fellow member passes; this includes both non-line of
duty deaths and line of duty deaths; and

WHEREAS, The GOOD Foundation has been able to help over two dozen
families, not only from the Suffolk County Police Department, but from
Nassau County as well as the NYPD; and

WHEREAS, The volunteers of the GOOD Foundation aim to serve any
Suffolk County family who has lost a parent of the law enforcement
service; they take the children to numerous activities throughout the
year, sponsor several events for these families to spend time with other
families who know the same loss they have experienced, provide an annual
scholarship, and lend a hand in helping out with home repairs, as well
as offer genuine caring support to the surviving spouse and children;
and

WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, the GOOD
Foundation has demonstrated the value of caring for others by listening
and responding with kindness while assisting those in need; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the volunteers of the Guardians of Our Dependents Foundation in
recognition of the vital and compassionate work they do in helping both
loved ones and Police Officers after a fellow officer gives the ultimate
sacrifice; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Officer Daniel Colondona, Jr., Founder, the GOOD
Foundation.