UPDATE: Legislation sponsored by two area state lawmakers to designate portion of State Route 46 in honor of fallen police officer signed by Governor Hochul
ROME- Legislation sponsored by two area state lawmakers to designate portion of State Route 46 in honor of a fallen Central New York area police officer has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.
On April 14, 2024, Syracuse City Police Officer Michael E. Jensen, 29, was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a standoff in the Salina, NY area.
Lieutenant Michael Hoosock of the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office also lost his life during the tragic incident.
The now late officer Jensen was a graduate of Rome Free Academy and thanks to a sponsored bill from New York State Senator Joe Griffo (R, C-ROME) and New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Marcy), a stretch of State Route 46, from Prospect Street in the City of Rome to Dixon Drive in the Town of Western, will forever be in honor to the ultimate sacrifice Jensen gave.
"I thank the governor for signing this bill into law," Sen. Griffo said. "By dedicating a portion of State Route 46 in honor of Officer Jensen, we are paying tribute to an exceptional individual and dedicated public servant who exemplified the highest ideals of law enforcement. This designation, fittingly located in the community that raised and meant so much to him, will ensure that Officer Jensen's honorable legacy will endure for generations to come."
New York State Senator Joe Griffo.
“Michael Jensen’s life was a shining example of courage, kindness, and commitment to others,” Assemblywoman Buttenschon said. “He gave so much of himself to protect and serve, and our community is forever better because of him. It is deeply meaningful to know that his name will now live on through this highway, serving as a daily reminder of the sacrifice, love, and strength he brought to everyone around him. I hope this tribute brings his family some comfort, knowing his legacy will never be forgotten.”
New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon.
The late officer Jensen was a standout student and athlete, who was admired for his leadership, discipline and humility. He went on to attend Le Moyne College and earned a degree in accounting and an MBA.
The New York State Department of Transportation will install signage along the designated portion of the highway in the coming months.
New York State Senator Joe Griffo and New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon images.
