LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Patrick M. Freeman 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
Patrick M. Freeman 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 Patrick Freeman's official retirement date was on
Saturday, December 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Suffern and attending Suffern schools, Lieutenant
Patrick Freeman graduated from Rockland Community College; and
WHEREAS, Hired by the City of Middletown Police Department on August
27, 1988, Patrick Freeman was appointed Detective on May 6, 1995, and
assigned to the Narcotics Unit; he was reassigned to Detective in the
Detective Bureau on June 9, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to Sergeant on July 18, 1997, Patrick Freeman was
reassigned to Unit Commander of the Narcotics Unit on March 27, 2000;
promoted to become Lieutenant on September 21, 2001, he was appointed to
Bureau Commander of Services on March 25, 2002; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Lieutenant Freeman also attended the
223rd Session of the FBI National Academy in 2005; 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 Patrick M. Freeman 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 Patrick M. Freeman.