Senate Resolution No. 3330

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Sergeant Christopher Shean upon the
occasion of his retirement after 20 years of
distinguished service to the Rome Police Department

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote
themselves to public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence
in providing for the care and welfare of the citizens of their
communities and this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate
Sergeant Christopher Shean upon the occasion of his retirement after 20
years of distinguished service to the Rome Police Department; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Shean was appointed to the Rome Police
Department on August 14, 2000, and 17 years later, he was promoted to
the esteemed rank of Sergeant, the position from which he officially
retired on August 21, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Christopher Shean was also a member of the Rome
Police Special Response Team and served as a Patrol Supervisor for the
afternoon shift; and

WHEREAS, For two decades, Sergeant Christopher Shean rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Rome Police
Department, earning him the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those
dedicated public servants 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
congratulate Sergeant Christopher Shean upon the occasion of his
retirement after 20 years of distinguished service to the Rome Police
Department, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sergeant Christopher Shean.