LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Police Chief Charles Kehoe upon the
occasion of his retirement after 32 years of distinguished service to
the Town of Newburgh Police Department on May 13, 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 Police Chief
Charles Kehoe upon the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of
distinguished service to the Town of Newburgh Police Department on
Wednesday, May 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A man of the utmost integrity and honor, Charles Kehoe proud-
ly served the United States Armed Services as a medical corpsman in
Vietnam; upon his return home, he worked as a construction worker and
was a medic for the Town of Newburgh Volunteer Ambulance Corps before
joining the Newburgh Police Department in 1977; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Police Chief Charles Kehoe continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and dili-
gent leadership in his unwavering service to the Newburgh Police Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Police Chief Charles Kehoe's
wisdom, guidance and unparalleled professionalism will be greatly missed
by the members of the Newburgh Police Department but never forgotten;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Linda, who feels priv-
ileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize and commend such outstanding
law enforcement officers as Police Chief Charles Kehoe for his valued
contributions to the community and its residents; 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 Police Chief Charles Kehoe upon the occasion of his retirement
after 32 years of distinguished service to the Town of Newburgh Police
Department on May 13, 2009, and to wish him continued success in all his
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Police Chief Charles Kehoe.