LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Captain Kevin W. Conine upon the occa-
sion of his retirement from the Glens Falls Police Department

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 Captain Kevin
W. Conine upon the occasion of his retirement from the Glens Falls
Police Department, to be celebrated on Friday, May 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Conine joined the Glens Falls Police Department as a
patrolman on September 29, 1985; excelling in his new career, on May 1,
1989, he was promoted to the rank of Investigator; after six years of
showing great aptitude, he was promoted to Detective Sergeant on July
30, 1995; and
WHEREAS, Over the years as an Investigator and Detective Sergeant,
Kevin Conine was involved in many high profile cases including burglar-
ies, sexual assaults and homicides; and
WHEREAS, As commander of the Detective Unit, Kevin Conine always led
by example; he was the Department's hostage negotiator, major crime
investigator, and anti-terror liaison; in addition, he is a proud member
of numerous organizations, including: the New York State Association of
Chiefs of Police, the Northeastern Chiefs of Police Conference, the
Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, and the Zone Five Counter
Terrorism Unit; and
WHEREAS, One of Kevin Conine's most notable achievements is his gradu-
ation from the 205th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's
National Academy; on January 10, 2006, he advanced to become the Police
Captain; as second in command of the Glens Falls Police Department, he
was instrumental in several new initiatives including updating the Glens
Falls Police Station adding a Segway Personal Transporter; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Captain Kevin Conine applied for and received a
grant in order to bring back a motorcycle unit to the Glens Falls Police
Department; a true asset, he has served the City of Glens Falls with
compassion and integrity for almost 24 years; 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 Kevin W. Conine upon the occasion of his retirement from
the Glens Falls Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Captain Kevin W. Conine.