Commending New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Superintendent's Commendation Award on May 7, 2025

This resolution honors New York State Trooper Jonathon R. Butcher for saving a man from an oncoming train in Chemung County on November 18, 2024, by pulling him off the tracks seconds before impact. It specifically commends his receipt of the Superintendent's Commendation Award, the highest honor for bravery within the New York State Police. The Assembly adopted this resolution to formally recognize his life-saving actions and dedication to public service.