LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Trooper Marcia L. Pooler upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commenda-
tion 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Trooper Marcia
L. Pooler upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Superintendent's Commendation Award by the New York State Police cele-
brated at the 39th Annual Awards Day Ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2015,
in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Marcia L. Pooler has proudly served as a member of
the New York State Police since 2006; she is currently assigned to the
Protective Services Unit and resides in Queensbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, On March 5, 2013, Trooper Marcia L. Pooler was in pursuit of
a vehicle on State Route 9 in the Town of North Hudson, when it was
involved in a traffic accident; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Marcia L. Pooler and her partner pursued the fleeing
driver into the nearby woods; her partner reached the fleeing suspect
first, and became involved in an intense struggle; and
WHEREAS, As the suspect began to overpower her colleague, Trooper
Marcia L. Pooler arrived to provide assistance, and attempted to take
the man into custody; during this time, the suspect tried to remove her
service weapon, and her partner was forced to discharge his firearm at
the man; and
WHEREAS, Through her heroic actions, Trooper Marcia L. Pooler demon-
strated her character and bravery, personifying the collective concern
of public servants across the community of the State of New York who
respond when others are in need of help; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated efforts of public servants, such as Trooper
Marcia L. Pooler, who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy of the full praise of
this Legislative Body and the people of the great State of New York; 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 Marcia L. Pooler upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Superintendent's Commendation 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 Marcia L. Pooler.