J 1090: Honoring Investigator Matt Gacek upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service to the field of law enforcement

 Senate Resolution No. 1090 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Investigator Matt Gacek upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service to the field of law enforcement WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished officers 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 honor Investigator Matt Gacek upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service to the field of law enforcement on Saturday, April 26, 2025; and WHEREAS, Matt Gacek began his career in law enforcement in 2004 with the Village of Boonville and later at Vernon and Sherrill Police Departments in 2005; and WHEREAS, Investigator Matt Gacek joined the Oneida Police Department in August of 2006, and always rendered faithful, conscientious, and selfless service throughout his tenure; and WHEREAS, In 2018, for his unrelenting dedication to public service, Investigator Matt Gacek earned the prestigious Officer of the Year Award; and WHEREAS, With a deep commitment to serving his community, Investigator Matt Gacek was a member of the Board of Directors for BRiDGES and was appointed to the Madison County Community Services Board, holding this position pridefully from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2022; and WHEREAS, In his official acts, Investigator Matt Gacek was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Oneida Police Department, Investigator Matt Gacek earned 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 honor Investigator Matt Gacek upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service to the field of law enforcement; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Investigator Matt Gacek.