LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Police Chief Charlie Williams upon the
occasion of his retirement from the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police
Department on September 14, 2009

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 Police Chief
Charlie Williams upon the occasion of his retirement from the Village of
Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department on Monday, September 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Williams has diligently served as a cop for 24 of his
48 years; he came to the Cornwall-on-Hudson force 18 years ago after
three years as a New York City Housing Authority police officer and
three years on the Town of Cornwall force; he has served as the Chief of
the department for the past eight years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Charlie Williams always
displayed extraordinary wisdom and guidance as well as unparalleled
professionalism, all of which will be greatly missed by the members of
the Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department but never forgotten; and
WHEREAS, After retiring as Chief of Police of the Cornwall-on-Hudson
Police Department, Charlie Williams begins a new chapter in his career
as the Deputy Commandant of Cadets at New York Military Academy, where
he has taught criminal justice courses for many years; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize and commend such outstanding
law enforcement officers as Police Chief Charlie Williams for their
valued contributions to the community; 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 Police Chief Charlie Williams upon the occasion of his retirement
from the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Department, and to wish
him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Police Chief Charlie Williams.