LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sarah V. Koss upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of a Unit Citation Award by the Biological
Science Casework Unit of the Forensic Investigation Center, Troop H, on
May 26, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the long-
standing efforts of those agencies and individuals in the State of New
York who diligently contribute to the efficient operation of our crimi-
nal justice system; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sarah V. Koss
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Unit Citation
Award by the Biological Science Casework Unit of the Forensic Investi-
gation Center, Troop H, to be celebrated at the New York State Police
40th Annual Superintendent's Commendation and Awards Day Ceremony on
Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the University at Albany Performing Arts
Center, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sarah V. Koss was chosen to receive this auspicious award in
recognition of her outstanding service to law enforcement and the people
of New York State; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman has proudly served as a member of the New
York State Police since February 8, 2007; she is currently assigned to
the Forensic Investigation Center, Troop H, and resides in East Green-
bush, New York; and
WHEREAS, During the June 6, 2015, manhunt for two escaped prisoners
from the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York, excep-
tional effort was put forth by the staff, such as Sarah V. Koss, Foren-
sic Scientist 1-DNA, assigned to the Forensic Investigation Center; and
WHEREAS, Of particular note, were the personnel assigned to the
Biological Sciences section and the Forensic Identification section, who
had more than 900 cases pending analysis between them at the time of
this event; and
WHEREAS, The demands of the manhunt did not deter the efforts of
either section from performing and continuing their respective missions;
and
WHEREAS, During the course of this escape investigation, numerous
items were submitted for analysis; being that the latent work needed to
be processed prior to any DNA analysis, Sarah V. Koss volunteered to
work as many hours as needed to ensure these items were processed appro-
priately, thoroughly, and in a timely fashion; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, due to the sheer volume of the evidence, these
items were evaluated and analyzed based on their significance to the
investigation and processed in stages; the processing of these items
took several days, with Sarah V. Koss and other members working well
into several evenings; and
WHEREAS, The tradition of noble public service, heroism and leadership
embodied by Sarah V. Koss is of such magnitude as to be worthy of
special, statewide recognition; this meritorious scientist stands as an
integral part of the criminal justice system, and will continue to
provide critical and vital service to the residents of our communities;
and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sarah V. Koss upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of

a Unit Citation Award by the Biological Science Casework Unit of the
Forensic Investigation Center, Troop H, on May 26, 2016; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sarah V. Koss.