LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Undersheriff Doyle Denosky upon the
occasion of his retirement after 38 years of distinguished service to
the Wayne County Sheriff's Office

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 Undersheriff
Doyle "Jay" Denosky upon the occasion of his retirement after 38 years
of distinguished service to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, to be
celebrated at a party on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the Quality Inn,
Newark, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born on May 30, 1951, in Rochester, New York, Doyle Denosky
is a graduate of Marion Central School; and
WHEREAS, Doyle Denosky joined the Wayne County Sheriff's Office on
September 27, 1971, as a Road Patrol Deputy Sheriff; in 1989, he was
promoted to Sergeant for the Road Patrol and Criminal Investigations
Unit; in this capacity, he was instrumental in the development of a
training program for all counties in the Fingerlakes region; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Doyle Denosky was appointed Undersheriff of the
Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the position from which he will retire;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office,
Doyle Denosky constantly demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary
intelligence and diligent leadership, while continuously striving to
effectively fulfill the duties of his position; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and highly respected by all those with whom
he worked, Doyle Denosky will be remembered for his honesty, integrity,
keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human problems
in his official acts; and
WHEREAS, Doyle Denosky will be greatly missed by all the members of
the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, but never forgotten; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Judy, and their
daughter, Margaret, as well as four grandchildren, and one great-grand-
daughter, 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 Undersheriff Doyle Denosky upon the occasion of his retirement
after 38 years of distinguished service to the Wayne County Sheriff's
Office, and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeav-
ors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Undersheriff Doyle Denosky.