Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Williams from New York for yielding. We are so grateful to the gentleman for doing this. I thank him for organizing this Special Order in tribute to Syracuse police officers Michael Jensen and Onondaga County Sheriff Lieutenant Michael Hoosock. As colleagues before have mentioned, I, too, just want to thank my colleagues who are here who also answered the call to serve in this very dangerous job and who deserve our respect and our renewed support of them. As we gather here today, just a few weeks since April 14, the fateful day that these valiant men paid the ultimate sacrifice, our community continues to mourn their lives and honor their unwavering dedication, selfless service, and their legacies. Lieutenant Michael Hoosock of Clay, New York, exemplified courage and commitment throughout his two decades of service in the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. As a testament to his unwavering bravery, his actions earned him the esteemed Medal of Valor in 2020. As we remember him today, let us not only reflect on his achievements as a police officer, but also on the legacy of love and devotion to his family he leaves behind, survived by his beloved wife and three children. Since Officer Michael Jensen joined the Syracuse Police Department just a few years ago on February 26, 2022, he had made an unforgettable impact on the force and our entire community.…”