LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chief Raymond Zappone upon the occasion
of receiving the Police Chief's Association of Ulster County's Special
Recognition Award on May 8, 2009

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chief Raymond
Zappone upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chief's Association of
Ulster County's Special Recognition Award at its Law Enforcement Awards
Banquet to be held at the Hillside Manor in Kingston, New York, on
Friday, May 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished member of the New Paltz Police Department for
many years, Chief Raymond Zappone continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his
unwavering service to his community and profession; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Zappone is an exemplary leader who served as the
esteemed Chief of the New Paltz Police Department until his retirement
in 2008; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Chief Raymond Zappone has been an integral part
of the Ulster County Police Chief's Association for many years; he
recently retired as President of the Association after serving in this
capacity for four years; and
WHEREAS, As President and a member of the Ulster County Police Chief's
Association, Chief Raymond Zappone was active in all aspects of the
organization; he took ownership of, and oversaw, all the association's
activities, positions and events; among many other things, he was active
in the planning and preparation for the annual dinner; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Zappone was a highly respected Chief in New Paltz,
but like so many Association members, his legacy will be in what he
brought to the law enforcement community of Ulster County; he fostered a
spirit of cooperation that directly benefits all the communities and
residents of Ulster County; 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 Chief Raymond Zappone upon the occasion of receiving the Police
Chief's Association of Ulster County's Special Recognition Award on May
8, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chief Raymond Zappone.