Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize a fallen hero from New York's 17th District, Yorktown Police Captain Kenneth Sgroi. Captain Sgroi passed away suddenly on January 2 after fighting a brief illness. He was a model police officer and a humble family man. He graduated from the police academy in 2007, serving as a deputy sheriff in Dutchess County. He then served as a member of the Yorktown Police Department with dignity, honor, and a compelling sense of duty for almost 13 years. His loss has been a profound one felt by the Yorktown community, his fellow officers, and his family. The town of Yorktown recently renamed their police department after him in honor of his service and sacrifice on behalf of the people of Yorktown. Captain Sgroi is survived by his wife, Anne, a classmate of mine at Manhattan College, and two young children. My prayers are with them as they grieve his loss, and my office stands ready to assist them in any way we can. ____________________”