LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Brummer Award by the New
York State Police

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished values
worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to honor
those exemplary public servants who devote their lives to preserving and
protecting such values; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Brummer Award by the New York State Police, to be cele-
brated at the 39th Annual Awards Day Ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2015,
in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano has proudly served as a member of
the New York State Police since 2004, and is currently assigned to the
State Police Herkimer Station, Troop D, and resides in Herkimer, New
York; and
WHEREAS, On April 25, 2014, Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano responded to a
report of a domestic violence incident at a residence in the Village of
West Winfield; and
WHEREAS, Upon arriving at the home, Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano
encountered two elderly people fearing for their own safety, and a
distraught man brandishing a large knife; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano utilized all of his skills and
training to calm the agitated man, while ensuring the safety of all
persons present; and
WHEREAS, After the man refused to comply with his orders to put the
knife down, Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano began backing out of the resi-
dence to lure the distraught man outside and away from the others; as he
was exiting the house, the suspect charged at Trooper Stoffolano, forc-
ing him to discharge his sidearm upon the assailant; and
WHEREAS, As soon as Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano determined that the
threat was over, he summoned additional law enforcement units and
performed emergency first aid while waiting for an EMS response; and
WHEREAS, Through his heroic efforts, Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano
demonstrated his character and compassion for the welfare of others,
personifying the collective concern of public servants across the commu-
nity of the State of New York who respond when others are in need of
help; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those extraor-
dinary individuals who unselfishly devote their lives to the preserva-
tion 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
honor Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the Brummer Award by the New York State Police; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Trooper Bruce J. Stoffolano.