LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Officer Paul Burnett upon the occasion
of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to the Johnson
City 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 Officer Paul
Burnett upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distin-
guished service to the Johnson City Police Department; he will official-
ly retire in June of 2010; and
WHEREAS, In January of 1980, Officer Paul Burnett began his illustri-
ous career with the Johnson City Police Department; from 1986-1989, he
worked in Traffic; from 1989-1991, he worked as a Juvenile Detective;
and for the last 25 years, he has dedicated himself to improving the
lives of students in local schools; and
WHEREAS, Officer Paul Burnett has worked for D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse
Resistance Education) for the past 21 years; this highly acclaimed
program provides school children with the necessary skills needed to
avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence; and
WHEREAS, D.A.R.E. is a police officer-led series of classroom lessons
that teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist
peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives; and
WHEREAS, As a D.A.R.E. Officer, Paul Burnett has served tens of thou-
sands of students; for the last year, he has served as the School
Resource Officer; he is also a Committee member of the Southern Tier Law
Enforcement Memorial Association; 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 Officer Paul Burnett upon the occasion of his retirement after 30
years of distinguished service to the Johnson City Police Department;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Officer Paul Burnett.