LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Richard J. Griffo upon the occa-
sion of his retirement after 25 dedicated years of service with the
Oneida County Sheriff's 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 congratulate Richard
J. Griffo upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 dedicated years
of service with the Oneida County Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Rome Free Academy high school class of
1982, Richard J. Griffo commenced his employment with the Oneida County
Sheriff's Department in 1985 as a Correctional Officer; in 1987, he
became the Medical Officer at the correctional facility; and
WHEREAS, Assigned to the facility's commissary department in 1989,
Richard J. Griffo was responsible for the inventory of all goods,
distributing them to the inmates, and counting and depositing all monies
received by the commissary department; and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Griffo was promoted to Line Sergeant in 1990 and
supervised approximately 56 correctional officers; he served as a Line
Supervisor from 1990 to 2000; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to Lieutenant in the Oneida County Sheriff's Depart-
ment in 2000, Richard J. Griffo was first assigned as the Deployment
Officer; he was a Deployment Lieutenant from 2000 through July 2004; and
WHEREAS, In July 2004, Richard J. Griffo received another promotion to
Watch Commander of the B-line shift; in this position, he was responsi-
ble for three Line Sergeants and 60 correctional officers; and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Griffo retired from the Oneida County Sheriff's
Department on May 9, 2010, successfully completing 25 years of dedicated
service to the Department; 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
congratulate Richard J. Griffo upon the occasion of his retirement after
25 dedicated years of service with the Oneida County Sheriff's Depart-
ment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard J. Griffo, 700 Cherry Street, Rome, New York 13440.