Assembly Resolution No. 866

BY: M. of A. Rules (Cusick)

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
May 10, 2022, as Police Officers Memorial
Remembrance Day in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Police Officers Memorial Remembrance Day is a day of
mourning for those police officers who have given their lives in the
line of duty; and

WHEREAS, This is a day to reflect upon the ultimate contributions
made each day by police officers who protect our society and well-being;
and

WHEREAS, Since 2018, 112 police officers have died in New York
State; and

WHEREAS, In commemorating May 10, 2022, as Police Officers Memorial
Remembrance Day in New York State, this Legislative Body honors those
officers who have given their lives in the satisfaction of their duties
and offers comfort to the family members and fellow officers left
behind, and recognizes the loyal servitude by all police officers in New
York State which permits us to thrive in a safe, free and just society;
and

WHEREAS, As an unending emblem of appreciation of the people of New
York State, in 1989, this Legislative Body sanctioned the creation of a
Police Memorial at the State Capital revering all police officers in New
York State who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 10, 2022, as Police
Officers Memorial Remembrance Day in New York State, certain that such
course of action mirrors our collective dedication to maintain the
fundamental nature of freedom which is our American heritage; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; to appropriate officers and members of the police community; to
the loving survivors of the brave officers who died in New York State
since 2018; and those officers who died in prior years.