LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Outgoing Chief Raymond Philo on the
occasion of his designation for special recognition upon his retirement
after many years of dedicated service to the New Hartford Police Depart-
ment

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 commend Outgoing
Chief Raymond Philo on the occasion of his designation for special
recognition upon his retirement after many years of dedicated service to
the New Hartford Police Department; and
WHEREAS, A 30 year veteran of the New Hartford Police Department,
Raymond Philo began his police service in 1979 at the age of 20; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to Acting Chief of Police in 1992, and to Chief of
the New Hartford Police Department in 1993, Raymond Philo has dedicated
his life to the Police Department and the community; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Philo's leadership of the New Hartford Police Depart-
ment helped it meet the challenges of the town's unprecedented commer-
cial expansion; he also forged the bonds between the Department and the
community and succeeded in obtaining a nuisance abatement law to
preserve the character of neighborhoods in New Hartford; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring leader, Raymond Philo performed groundbreaking
work in securing funding through grants and mitigation fees to provide
for the town's expanding police needs; and
WHEREAS, After 17 years as Chief of the New Hartford Police Depart-
ment, Raymond Philo's last day in service will be on March 13, 2010;
upon retirement from the New Hartford Police Department, he will assume
the duties of Research Director of the School of Business and Justice
Studies at Utica College; 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
commend Outgoing Chief Raymond Philo on the occasion of his designation
for special recognition upon his retirement after many years of dedi-
cated service to the New Hartford Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chief Raymond Philo, New Hartford Police Department, New
Hartford, New York.