LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sheriff Phil Povero upon the occasion
of becoming the longest serving sheriff in Ontario County history after
18 years of distinguished service

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 commend
Sheriff Phil Povero upon the occasion of becoming the longest serving
sheriff in Ontario County history after 18 years of distinguished
service; and
WHEREAS, On January 1, 2009, Sheriff Phil Povero reached this most
awe-inspiring milestone and was recognized by the Ontario County Board
of Supervisors who presented him with a Service Excellence Award; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Phil Povero began his esteemed career in 1972; since
that time he has worked his way through the ranks, starting as a
correction officer, then dispatcher, followed by stints with road
patrol, the Criminal Investigations Division and welfare fraud (as an
undercover officer); and
WHEREAS, In 1990, Phil Povero was elected Sheriff and has proudly
served in this position for the past 18 years; throughout his tenure, he
has continuously demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelli-
gence and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to the communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, Prior to law enforcement, Sheriff Phil Povero had a brief
career in radio that found him working as a news director for WGVA in
Geneva, New York; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Sheriff Phil Povero has
been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Phil Povero proudly serves numerous community organ-
izations in a variety of positions; he is the Campaign Chair for United
Way of Ontario County; Charter member and Current Board President for
the Partnership for Oneida County; Chair of the Training Committee of
the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy; and Executive Committee member
of the Finger Lakes Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, Sheriff
Phil Povero has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades
including the Finger Lakes Community College Foundation Award; he is
also the recipient of a number of professional accreditations in both
law enforcement and corrections including: 9/11 Emergency Communi-
cations, Civil Law Enforcement, Court Security, and Correctional Health
Care for the Ontario County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, The son of Philip A. and Dorothy Povero, Sheriff Phil Povero
is a graduate of Geneva High School; he attended Finger Lakes Community
College where he received his A.A. and A.S. degrees; he later earned a
Bachelor's degree from Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.); and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his children, Katherine and
Anthony, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; 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
commend Sheriff Phil Povero upon the occasion of becoming the longest
serving sheriff in Ontario County history after 18 years of distin-
guished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sheriff Phil Povero.