LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sergeant Ernie Thompson upon the occa-
sion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to the
Amityville 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 commend Sergeant
Ernie Thompson upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of
distinguished service to the Amityville Police Department to be cele-
brated at a party held in his honor on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at
Land's End in Sayville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Not only a highly decorated officer, Sergeant Ernie Thompson
also became a highly respected Police Union Leader throughout New York
State; and
WHEREAS, For 16 years, Sergeant Ernie Thompson served as President of
the Amityville Police Benevolent Association and in that time, he was
involved in numerous contract negotiations as well as behind several
legislative bills that had an effect on police officers all around the
State; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sergeant Ernie Thompson served as Recording
Secretary of the Suffolk County Police Conference for the past six
years, and has been a member of the New York State Police Conference for
the past 28 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
commend Sergeant Ernie Thompson upon the occasion of his retirement from
after 30 years of distinguished service to the Amityville Police Depart-
ment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sergeant Ernie Thompson.