Senate Resolution No. 1810

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Superintendent's Commendation 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
Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award by the New York
State Police to be celebrated at the 41st Annual Awards Day Ceremony on
Thursday, May 18, 2017, at the State Police Academy, Albany, New York;
and

WHEREAS, On September 17, 2016, Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski was
informed by Troop NYC Communications of an explosion on West 23rd Street
between 6th and 7th Avenues in the Chelsea section of Manhattan; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski was then directed to report to
West 23rd Street and 7th Avenue where NYPD were mobilizing additional
police units in a search of a possible secondary improvised explosive
device; and

WHEREAS, After monitoring a report from NYPD Central Dispatch of a
possible secondary explosive device on West 27th Street between 6th and
7th Avenues, Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski, being in the immediate
vicinity, quickly responded and began surveying the area for anything
suspicious; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski located a pressure cooker
wrapped in duct tape and immediately identified the object as a possible
improvised explosive device; without hesitation or regard for his own
safety he stopped traffic on West 27th Street and ordered all
pedestrians to clear the area; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski then radioed NYPD Central
Dispatch and requested assistance from the Bomb Squad, who later
confirmed the item to be an unexploded improvised explosive device;
subsequent examination of the device yielded critical evidence that was
instrumental in the identification and arrest of the individual
responsible for these acts; and

WHEREAS, Through his heroic actions, Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski
demonstrated his character and compassion for the welfare of others,
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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those
extraordinary individuals who unselfishly devote their lives to the
preservation 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 Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski upon the occasion of his 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
transmitted to Sergeant Timothy M. Sikorski.