Senate Resolution No. 1815
BY: Senator GRIFFO
CONGRATULATING New Hartford Police Investigator
Jordan Spinella upon the occasion of his retirement
after 20 years of distinguished service to the field
of law enforcement
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, 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate New
Hartford Police Investigator Jordan Spinella upon the occasion of his
retirement after 20 years of distinguished service to the field of law
enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
deserve the respect and admiration of their community for their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; Investigator
Jordan Spinella is one such individual; and
WHEREAS, After two decades as a Police Officer, 18 of which he spent
with the New Hartford Police Department, Investigator Jordan Spinella
has officially retired; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, Investigator Jordan
Spinella has worked as a patrol officer, in addition to serving many
years as a School Resource Officer in the New Hartford Central School
District; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Jordan Spinella's knowledge of the state's
recently enacted "Raise the Age" laws was invaluable to many members of
the agency as he helped officers navigate this new legal landscape; and
WHEREAS, Serving the last three years in the Criminal Investigation
Division, Investigator Jordan Spinella was tasked with investigating
numerous serious crimes, including many felony cases involving juvenile
offenders under the new laws; he was also tasked with the supervision of
sex offenders that reside in the department's jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Jordan Spinella, with his proficient
leadership and love for the Town of New Hartford, truly epitomized the
roll of a community police officer; he tirelessly and selflessly served
the residents of his beloved community with compassion, integrity, and
fairness, attributes which will forever serve as an example for his
fellow officers; 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
congratulate New Hartford Police Investigator Jordan Spinella, and to
wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Investigator Jordan Spinella.
