Honoring Trooper Richard Albert upon the occasion of his designation as Trooper of the Year by the American Association of State Troopers

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors New York State Trooper Richard Albert for his bravery during a high-speed traffic stop on June 16, 2023. It recognizes his actions after he was shot while pursuing a reckless driver, noting that he continued to engage the suspect until backup arrived and the vehicle was disabled. The resolution acknowledges that Albert was designated Trooper of the Year by the American Association of State Troopers for this incident. The measure directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to pay tribute to Albert and requires sending a copy of the resolution to him.