LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chief Gregory Hulbert 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 Gregory
Hulbert 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 Saugerties Town Police Depart-
ment for over 32 years, Chief Gregory Hulbert continually demonstrated
extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership
in his unwavering service to his community and profession; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Hulbert is an exemplary leader who served as the
esteemed Chief of the Saugerties Town Police Department from 2001 until
his retirement in 2008; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Chief Gregory Hulbert has been an integral part
of the Ulster County Police Chief's Association for many years; he has
served on numerous committees and was president of the Association for
two terms; and
WHEREAS, While Chief Gregory Hulbert had a distinguished career in law
enforcement in the Town of Saugerties, he was also a key figure in the
overall law enforcement community of Ulster County; he was always will-
ing to lend assistance to anyone from any agency; he is a major contrib-
utor to the positive relations and spirit of cooperation enjoyed through
law enforcement in Ulster County today; 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 Gregory Hulbert 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 Gregory Hulbert.