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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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Conrad

Formal commendation of Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood for being named Exchange Club Officer of the Year; ceremonial recognition with no funding or policy changes.

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Bill Summary · K 51

Summary: Bill K 51 — Commending Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood

Overview

Bill K 51 is a resolution introduced and adopted by the sponsoring body on January 27, 2025. The resolution commends Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood for his designation as Exchange Club Officer of the Year by the City of Tonawanda Police Department on December 4, 2024. Primary sponsorship is by William Conrad.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognize and congratulate Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood for receiving the Exchange Club Officer of the Year award.
  • Acknowledge the officer’s distinguished service and contributions to the Tonawanda community as part of the City of Tonawanda Police Department.
  • Promote positive community-police relations through public commendation.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledgment of the designation: Lt. Kirkwood’s selection as Exchange Club Officer of the Year (awarded December 4, 2024).
  • Formal expression of congratulations and appreciation for his service.
  • Ceremonial and non-binding in nature; no funding, mandates, or new statutory requirements are attached.
  • The resolution serves as a formal record of the recognition within the adopting body.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Lt. Nicholas Kirkwood (recognition recipient).
  • City of Tonawanda Police Department and its personnel (context for the award).
  • The legislative body adopting the resolution and its constituents.
  • Exchange Club and the broader community as stakeholders in public recognition and community service.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025.
  • Adopted: January 27, 2025.
  • Status: ADOPTED.
  • Sponsor: William Conrad (primary).

Potential Impact

  • Public recognition and ceremonial honor for Lt. Kirkwood, contributing to morale within the police department and positive visibility in the community.
  • Serves as an official record of commendation that may be cited in official bios, press releases, or commemorative materials.
  • No fiscal implications or new policy requirements are implied by this resolution.

Legislative History (as Provided)

  • 2025-01-27: INTRODUCED
  • 2025-01-27: ADOPTED

This bill functions as a ceremonial resolution recognizing individual achievement and does not enact regulatory or financial changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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