LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim May 11, 2010 as Police Memorial Day in the State of New York

WHEREAS, Police Memorial Day is a day of mourning for those police offi-
cers who have given their lives in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, It is a day to recognize the sacrifices and contributions
made each day by police officers to protect society and our well-being;
and
WHEREAS, In 2009, three police officers were killed in New York State;
and
WHEREAS, In commemorating May 11, 2010 as Police Memorial Day in the
State of New York, this Legislative Body honors and remembers those who
have made the supreme sacrifice in the performance of their duty, offers
comfort to surviving family members and fellow officers, and recognizes
the dedicated performance of duty by all police officers in New York
State which permits us to live and work in freedom and safety; and
WHEREAS, As a lasting symbol of the gratitude and appreciation of the
people of New York State, in 1989, this Legislative Body authorized
construction of a Police Memorial at the State Capitol honoring all
police officers in New York State who have given their lives in the line
of duty; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim May 11, 2010 as
Police Memorial Day in the State of New York, fully confident that such
procedure mirrors our shared commitment to preserve, to enhance, and to
effect the essence of freedom which is our American heritage; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York; to appropriate officers and members of the police community; and
to the loving survivors of the courageous officers killed in New York
State in 2009.