J 801: Commending New York State Trooper Jeffrey M. Hogan upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the George M. Searle Memorial Award

 Senate Resolution No. 801 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING New York State Trooper Jeffrey M. Hogan upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the George M. Searle Memorial Award WHEREAS, Law enforcement officers from the State of New York put their lives on the line every day for the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to honor those individuals who serve to preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly their unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of their duties; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend New York State Trooper Jeffrey M. Hogan upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the George M. Searle Memorial Award, to be recognized at the New York State Police Annual Superintendent's Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 7, 2025; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished officers who 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; it is appropriate to recognize and commend outstanding law enforcement officers such as Jeffrey M. Hogan for their valued contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, The George M. Searle Memorial Award, established to honor the late Deputy Superintendent George M. Searle, is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves in training and education; and WHEREAS, Jeffrey M. Hogan is a member of the New York State Police Emergency Vehicles Operator Course (NYSP EVOC) and works diligently to properly train countless members of the Albany Basic School and In-Service Training, as well as the Cazenovia Basic School, all while researching new law enforcement equipment and maintaining the EVOC vehicle fleet and track at the State Preparedness Training Center; and WHEREAS, This noble State Trooper, alongside the members of his unit, has helped train every member of the State Police with curriculum during the Winter In-Service Training, and has taken on increased responsibilities training Cazenovia Recruits with poise, experience, and an unwavering sense of professionalism; and WHEREAS, In an ongoing pursuit of excellence, Jeffrey M. Hogan and the NYSP EVOC unit work continuously to learn new tactics, methods, and systems to better handle emergency responses and pursuits; and WHEREAS, Members of the NYSP EVOC unit, inclusive of this dedicated State Trooper, Jeffrey M. Hogan, are trained in pursuit de-escalation techniques, precision immobilization techniques, and the Traffic Unit's Star Chase vehicle tracking initiative; 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; Trooper Jeffrey M. Hogan should be embraced with admiration and respect by a grateful citizenry; 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 commend New York State Trooper Jeffrey M. Hogan upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the George M. Searle Memorial Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jeffrey M. Hogan.