LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Detective Lieutenant Bruce Coneeny
upon the occasion of his retirement from the Dutchess County Sheriff's
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 Detective
Lieutenant Bruce Coneeny upon the occasion of his retirement from the
Dutchess County Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS, Hired as Deputy Sheriff on March 6, 1980, Bruce Coneeny
became a Detective in 1985 and was promoted to Sergeant on March 17,
1990; on October 29, 1994, he became Lieutenant and in April of 2000, he
was promoted to Detective Lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Bruce Coneeny is a member of the
Dutchess County Detectives Association, The Ryan McElroy Children's
Cancer Foundation, the Dutchess County Federation of Police, the Dutch-
ess County Chiefs Association, and the Wappingers Falls St. Patrick's
Day Parade Committee; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Kim, and his chil-
dren, Kara, Loren, and Devin, all 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
honor Detective Lieutenant Bruce Coneeny upon the occasion of his
retirement from the Dutchess County Sheriff's Department; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Detective Lieutenant Bruce Coneeny.