LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Paul J. Rickard 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
Paul J. Rickard upon the occasion of his retirement from the Middletown
Police Department, to be celebrated on Friday, January 15, 2010, at
Kuhl's Highland House in Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Paul Rickard's official retirement date was on
Saturday, December 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Queens, Paul Rickard graduated from John S. Burke
Catholic High School in Goshen; he later graduated with his Bachelor's
degree from St. John's University, and with his Masters degree in Public
Administration from John Jay College; and
WHEREAS, Hired by the City of Middletown Police Department on August
22, 1988, and was promoted to Sergeant on June 23, 2001; he was then
reassigned to Unit Commander of the Narcotics Unit on September 21,
2001; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to Lieutenant on January 17, 2003, Paul Rickard was
also appointed to Bureau Commander of Operations on January 25, 2003; he
attended the 221st Session of the FBI National Academy in 2005; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Otisville, Lieutenant Rickard is a referee for
girls lacrosse, and boys and girls basketball; he is an assistant
adjunct professor for criminal justice at Orange County Community
College; and
WHEREAS, With Lieutenant Rickard throughout have been his wife, Alli-
son, his children, Matthew and Christopher, 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 Paul J. Rickard 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 Paul J. Rickard.