Bill > K00140

This resolution commemorates the 154th anniversary of the Yonkers Police Department, recognizing its long-standing service and commitment to public safety in the city of Yonkers, New York. The document highlights the department's evolution from its founding in 1871 with just a handful of officers to becoming a crucial law enforcement agency in the third-largest city in New York State. The resolution emphasizes the department's ongoing mission to protect lives and property, work cooperatively with diverse communities, and maintain high ethical standards. It praises the brave men and women of the Yonkers Police Department for their selfless service, commitment to constitutional law enforcement, and their continuous dedication to preserving peace and ensuring public safety. The legislative body formally resolves to commemorate the department's anniversary and will transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to the Yonkers Police Department as a gesture of recognition and appreciation for their service.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K140