LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant James B. Corcoran upon the
occasion of his retirement from the Middletown 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 honor Lieutenant
James B. Corcoran upon the occasion of his retirement from the Middle-
town Police Department, to be celebrated on Friday, January 15, 2010, at
Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant James Corcoran's official retirement date was on
Saturday, December 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in the Bronx and a Glen Spey resident, James Corcoran
graduated from Eldred Central High School; he earned his Bachelor's
degree from Marist College; and
WHEREAS, James Corcoran worked for the Town of Highland Constables
from 1984-1986; he later served with the Port Jervis Police Department
from 1986-1987; and
WHEREAS, Hired by the City of Middletown Police Department on November
2, 1987, James Corcoran advanced and became Sergeant on May 23, 1994; he
was promoted to Lieutenant on July 18, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to become Lieutenant in Charge of Training on June
21, 2004, James Corcoran attended the 227th Session of the FBI National
Academy in 2006; and
WHEREAS, With Lieutenant Corcoran throughout have been his wife, Jean,
his children, Brian and Jesse, 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 Lieutenant James B. Corcoran upon the occasion of his retirement
from the Middletown Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lieutenant James B. Corcoran.