Assembly Resolution No. 987
BY: M. of A. Buttenschon
COMMENDING Officer Scott Lewis upon the occasion
of his retirement after more than 20 years of
service to the Utica Police Department
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 commend Officer
Scott Lewis upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 20 years
of service to the Utica Police Department; he officially retired from
the Department on January 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Officer Scott Lewis began his esteemed law enforcement
career, spanning over two decades, with the Utica Police Department on
October 18, 1999; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, Officer Scott Lewis was the recipient of the
Exceptional Duty Award by the Department for his heroic actions while
detaining a suspect in a store larceny; the suspect pulled out a knife
and threatened to kill an officer; attempts were made using pepper spray
and a shotgun that fired both bean bag rounds and rubber bullets; after
a 45 minute standoff, the suspect was taken into custody; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Officer Scott Lewis truly served the
residents of the City of Utica 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
commend Officer Scott Lewis upon the occasion of his retirement after
more than 20 years of service to the Utica Police Department, 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 Officer Scott Lewis.
