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John Mannion: “Today, school districts across upstate New York are…”

Featuring: John Mannion, Democratic | U.S. House of Representatives, New York, District 22

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Senator Mannion Honors Fallen Police Officers

Published | Video Starts at 02:12

We are devastated. For the families, for Lieutenant Husak's wife and three children, for Officer Jensen's family in Rome, New York, and for their fellow law enforcement officers. Today, school districts across upstate New York are encouraging all to wear the color blue in a show of support. Restaurants are reserving an empty table in their honor. And in the days ahead, we'll witness and take part in more solemn rituals. Law enforcement from across the state and our country will be there. (02:12–02:19)

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