LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chief Harry Baldwin upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition after many years of distin-
guished service for the Town of Woodstock 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 Chief Harry
Baldwin upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after many years of distinguished service for the Town of Woodstock
Police Department; this auspicious event will be celebrated on Sunday,
April 25, 2010, at a Retirement Party to be held at Woodstock Fire
Company One, in Woodstock, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 21, 1963, Harry Baldwin joined the Town of
Woodstock Police Department in May 1986; and
WHEREAS, Harry Baldwin was promoted to Chief of Police for the Town of
Woodstock Police Department in the spring of 2000; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Town of Woodstock Police Depart-
ment, Harry Baldwin satisfactorily completed numerous law enforcement
courses and programs, including the highway drug interdiction program,
field drug test kit instructor program, and homicide investigation
school; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Harry Baldwin successfully enrolled in many
educational and training courses during his outstanding career; these
courses qualified him as a Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist, Rapid
Deployment Instructor, Fire Arms Instructor, and Program Manager for Law
Enforcement, and many other critical assignments; and
WHEREAS, Harry Baldwin received the Ulster County Legislator Award,
Grand Cordon Award and Excellent Police Service Award during his distin-
guished service as Police Chief for the Town of Woodstock; and
WHEREAS, Scheduled to retire on March 31, 2010, Chief Harry Baldwin
performed for 25 distinguished years as a police officer for the Town of
Woodstock, and served 10 years as its Chief of Police; 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 Chief Harry Baldwin upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after many years of distinguished service for the
Town of Woodstock Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chief Harry Baldwin, P.O. Box 49, Willow, New York 12495.