LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Harold Morrison 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 Sergeant
Harold Morrison upon the occasion of his retirement from the Glens Falls
Police Department, to be celebrated on Friday, May 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Harold Morrison joined the Glens Falls Police Department on
June 1, 1971, as a police traffic aide; on September 10, 1972, he was
appointed as a patrolman by the Glens Falls Board of Public Safety; and
WHEREAS, Following in the footsteps of his father, Sergeant James
Morrison, Harold Morrison was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant on
November 7, 1988; while holding this rank, he held several positions
that were vital to the operations of the Glens Falls Police Department,
including serving as a certified police general topics instructor, and
as a firearms instructor and armorer; he was instrumental in the Depart-
ment's transition from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sergeant Morrison was the property master and
evidence manager; this included logging and tracking all property and
evidence which entered and exited the Station; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Morrison has served the Glens Falls Police Depart-
ment for 38 years and has served under four Chiefs of Police, and has
seen 41 police officers retire throughout his tenure; 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 Sergeant Harold Morrison 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 Sergeant Harold Morrison.