LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Captain James H. Small upon the occasion
of his retirement from the SUNY Oneonta Police Department after 33 years
of dedicated service as a Police Officer

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Captain James H. Small upon the occasion of his retirement from the SUNY
Oneonta Police Department after 33 years of dedicated service as a
Police Officer to be celebrated at a reception at the Otsego Grill on
Sunday, January 25, 2009; and
WHEREAS, James H. Small began his esteemed career in 1975, as a Police
Officer with the Town of New Marlborough Police Department, New Marlbor-
ough, Massachusetts; since that time he has had the privilege to work
for the Delaware County Sheriff's Office in Delhi, New York, as well as
the Village of Delhi Police Department; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, James H. Small began his tenure with the SUNY Oneon-
ta Police Department as a Lieutenant; demonstrating exemplary leadership
skills and unwavering dedication he was made Captain in 2001; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Captain James H. Small has served as the highly
respected Director of the Otsego County Law Enforcement Academy in
Oneonta, New York, since 2001; and
WHEREAS, Captain James H. Small earned his Bachelor of Science degree
in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of New Haven,
West Haven, Connecticut; he also completed additional programs given by
the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services: Master Police
Instructor and General Topics Police Instructor; and
WHEREAS, Captain James H. Small, a man of singular distinction, whose
wisdom, guidance, and most of all unparalleled professionalism, earned
him the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues and all those
he came in contact with during his service to the SUNY Oneonta Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Captain James H. Small upon the occasion of his retirement from
the SUNY Oneonta Police Department after 33 years of dedicated service
as a Police Officer; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Captain James H. Small.