LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Chief Frank Pane upon the occasion of
his designation as Man of Honor by the Order Sons of Italy in America,
Geneva Lodge 2397, on October 10, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Chief Frank Pane of the Geneva Police Department upon the occasion of
his designation as Man of Honor by the Order Sons of Italy in America,
Geneva Lodge 2397, at its annual Columbus Day Dinner Dance to be held on
Saturday, October 10, 2009, in conjunction with Italian Heritage Month;
and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Chief Frank Pane has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, Chief Frank Pane was born on October 7, 1942, in Geneva, New
York, and is the proud son of Francis T. Pane and the late Mary Helen
Pane; and
WHEREAS, A proud member of the United States Army from 1961 until
1964, Chief Frank Pane was assigned to a security unit in Korea which
was responsible for admission to a maximum security area; he was also
stationed in Washington D.C., where he was posted to the Presidential
Honor Guard in charge of Army Cordons; upon completion of his service,
Chief Frank Pane received an Honorable Discharge as Private First Class;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Frank Pane began his esteemed career with the City of
Geneva on July 15, 1966, as a Patrolman with the Geneva Police Depart-
ment; an extremely hard worker and an exemplary leader, he was promoted
to Chief on November 4, 1988, a capacity in which he still serves today;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Frank Pane earned his Bachelor of Science degree in
Criminal Justice from RIT in 1976; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional responsibilities, Chief Frank
Pane has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to count-
less civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Chief Frank Pane is a member of the American Legion and the
Nester Hose Company of the Geneva Fire Department; he was the Coach for
Varsity Baseball at DeSales High School, where he also served as Assist-
ant Coach for Girls Basketball; additionally, he serves as a member of
the Board of Directors for the Salvation Army; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Chief Frank Pane has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Mary Ann, and their
children, Frank Jr., Mike and Julie, as well as their grandchildren,
Matthew and Mara, and their step-grandchildren, Anthony and Roseann, all
of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Chief Frank Pane has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Chief Frank Pane upon the occasion of his designation as Man of
Honor by the Order Sons of Italy in America, Geneva Lodge 2397, on Octo-
ber 10, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chief Frank Pane.