K 51: Commending Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood upon the occasion of his designation as Exchange Club Officer of the Year by the City of Tonawanda Police Department on December 4, 2024

 Assembly Resolution No. 51 BY: M. of A. Conrad COMMENDING Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood upon the occasion of his designation as Exchange Club Officer of the Year by the City of Tonawanda Police Department on December 4, 2024 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood upon the occasion of his designation as Exchange Club Officer of the Year by the City of Tonawanda Police Department on Wednesday, December 4, 2024; and WHEREAS, Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood joined the City of Tonawanda Police Department in January of 2015, and has served dutifully in numerous roles since; he has been a relief lieutenant, and is currently a detective lieutenant assigned to the Detective Bureau; he is also an assistant SWAT team leader, and is a certified instructor of General Topics, Taser, Tactical Medical, Firearms and Defensive Tactics; and WHEREAS, Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood has been involved in several high-risk situations involving both SWAT operations and Patrol responses, routinely placing the safety and welfare of his fellow officers and other individuals above that of his own, truly deserving this esteemed recognition; 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 Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood upon the occasion of his designation as Exchange Club Officer of the Year by the City of Tonawanda Police Department on December 4, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood.