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K 343

Commending New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award on May 7, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Friend

Ceremonial resolution commends NY State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher for the Superintendent's Commendation, publicly recognizing his meritorious service with no policy changes.

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Bill Summary · K 343

Summary of Bill K 343

Overview

Bill K 343 is a ceremonial resolution that commends New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher for being designated as the recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award on May 7, 2025. The measure is classified as a resolution and has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize and congratulate Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher on receiving the Superintendent's Commendation Award, a honor awarded by the New York State Police for meritorious service.
  • To highlight his achievement and acknowledge the impact of his service to the law enforcement community and the public.

Key Provisions

  • Formal expression of congratulations and commendation from the Legislature to Trooper Butcher.
  • Acknowledgment of the significance of the Superintendent's Commendation Award.
  • Typically includes provisions to transmit copies of the resolution to Trooper Butcher, his family, and the relevant law enforcement agencies (per standard practice for ceremonial resolutions). (Note: exact language not provided, but standard practice applies.)

Sponsor

  • Christopher Friend (primary sponsor)

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiary: New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher, in recognition of his service and achievement.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: The New York State Police and the broader public, through the acknowledgment of outstanding conduct and service.
  • Fiscal/Policy Impact: None. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new law, authorize spending, or change policy.

Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: April 9, 2025
  • Adopted: April 9, 2025
  • Status: ADOPTED

Context and Significance

  • This resolution serves as an official, ceremonial acknowledgment by the New York Legislature of an individual’s notable achievement in law enforcement.
  • While it does not alter legislation or authorize funds, such resolutions can boost morale, recognize exemplary service, and publicly honor the recipient’s contributions.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary with additional context about what the Superintendent's Commendation Award recognizes or provide a brief note on the typical ceremonial language used in similar resolutions.

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

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