New York Assembly Bill K00874

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/27/26
• Passed: 1/27/26

Caption

Honoring Detective Lieutenant Gary Reinhart upon the occasion of his retirement after 27 years of distinguished service to the Tonawanda Police Department

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 874 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Detective Lieutenant Gary Reinhart upon his retirement after 27 years of service to the Tonawanda Police Department. The resolution recounts his long tenure, describing his service as faithful, conscientious, valuable, and distinguished, and recognizes the respect and admiration he earned from colleagues and the community. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any law. Instead, it is a formal legislative tribute that directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to Detective Lieutenant Reinhart as a token of recognition for his career in law enforcement.

Impact

This resolution has no direct legal or regulatory impact on state statutes, agencies, or private parties. Its effect is purely honorary and symbolic, serving as an official expression of appreciation by the New York State Legislature for a retiring police officer’s public service.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is entirely positive and celebratory. The language of the bill expresses admiration, gratitude, and respect for Detective Lieutenant Reinhart’s decades of service, and there is no evidence of opposition, controversy, or divided views in the available record.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available legislative history. Because this is a noncontroversial honorary resolution, it appears to have been intended as a unanimous or broadly supported recognition of a local law enforcement officer’s retirement and career achievements.