Senate Resolution No. 154 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney, upon the occasion of his retirement, after 37 years of distinguished service to the field of law enforcement WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stature of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney, upon the occasion of his retirement, after 37 years of distinguished service to the field of law enforcement, to be celebrated at Hart's Hill Inn in Whitesboro, New York, on Friday, January 24, 2025; and WHEREAS, In 1984, David N. Olney graduated from the Town of Webb High School in Old Forge, New York, and continued his education at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, New York, where he obtained his Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Criminal Justice in 1986; and WHEREAS, In June of 1987, David N. Olney commenced his career in law enforcement as Deputy Sheriff for the Oneida County Sheriff's Office where he served his community until September of 1993; during his tenure in that office, he filled the roles as Corrections Officer, Patrol Deputy, and Criminal Investigator; and WHEREAS, On September 27, 1993, David N. Olney became a Uniform Trooper for the New York State Police; he achieved the rank of Sergeant and was assigned to the Planning and Research section at the State Police Headquarters in Albany on October 10, 2013; on July 27, 2017, he served as Sergeant for the Sylvan Beach State Police; and WHEREAS, Sergeant David N. Olney attained the rank of Sergeant Station Commander, the rank under which he retired, in May of 2018, serving the Herkimer State Police for more than four years; from January of 2023 until his retirement two years later, he served the Marcy State Police in the same capacity; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney participated in many forms of specialized police training, including Safe Schools, child passenger safety seats, Naloxone/Narcan administration, and the New York State Police Impaired Driver Enforcement and Awareness (IDEA) program; he has also instructed fellow law enforcement officers on various programs; and WHEREAS, For his exemplary service to his community and the citizens of New York State and his countless achievements, Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney has earned and received numerous awards and hundreds of commendations; in 2009, he was given the Oneida County District Attorney's Distinguished Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney has participated in various programs, committees, foundations, and organizations either professionally or voluntarily with recognition for his public service; several times he was recognized and bestowed awards by the New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee; active in his immediate community, he served as Head Usher for St. Paul's Church in Whitesboro for nine years; and WHEREAS, For the citizens of his community, Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney served with loyalty, honor, and distinction; in his official acts, he was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems, assisting others in need and providing essential services to members of his community; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney has earned the admiration, esteem, and affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney, upon the occasion of his retirement, after 37 years of distinguished service to the field of law enforcement; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sergeant Station Commander David N. Olney.