LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Deputy Sheriff Bernard S. Giliberti upon
the occasion of his retirement after more than 34 years of distinguished
service to the citizens of Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriff's
Office

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 Deputy Sheriff
Bernard S. Giliberti upon the occasion of his retirement on August 15,
2009, after more than 34 years of distinguished service to the citizens
of Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of this most auspicious occasion a retirement
celebration will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009, at the Diplomat
Banquet Center, Gates, New York; and
WHEREAS, Bernard S. Giliberti has always provided the highest level of
service and dedication to the citizens of Monroe County and also to the
New York State Unified Court System, to which he was assigned as a depu-
ty sheriff; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Deputy Sheriff Giliberti
has assisted Judges, District Attorneys, Public Defenders, as well as
tens of thousands of jurors, citizens, victims, and all people that use
the Civic Center complex; he has also responded to medical emergencies,
bomb threats, disorderly persons, threats on judges, disturbances in
court rooms, and much more; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Deputy Sheriff Giliberti founded, formed and
started the Monroe County Law Enforcement Association; he served as
president six years and prior to that was a Bureau Vice President with
the Deputy Sheriff's Association; he is credited with the many safety
procedures and equipment that the Hall of Justice now enjoys to render
protection, for all who use the building and Civic Center complex; 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 Deputy Sheriff Bernard S. Giliberti upon the occasion of his
retirement after more than 34 years of distinguished service to the
citizens of Monroe County and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Deputy Sheriff Bernard S. Giliberti.