LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant David A. Monell upon the
occasion of his designation as the 2010 Correction Officer of the Year
by the New York State Sheriffs' Association Institute

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 Lieutenant
David A. Monell upon the occasion of his designation as the 2010
Correction Officer of the Year by the New York State Sheriffs' Associ-
ation Institute; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1996, the Correction Officer of the Year Award
is given annually by the New York State Sheriffs' Association to recog-
nize outstanding devotion to duty and/or service above and beyond the
call of duty by a Corrections Officer or Deputy Sheriff in the
correction's division; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant David A. Monell of the Tioga County Sheriff's
Office was hired as a full-time corrections officer in the summer of
1995; over the next several years, he rose through the ranks as
sergeant, chief jailer and, in August 2005, corrections lieutenant, the
top position in the Corrections Division; and
WHEREAS, Overseeing a 104-bed jail that has an average daily popu-
lation of 82 inmates, Lieutenant David A. Monell has monitored the
inmate population to ensure that all available cell space is utilized to
its fullest capacity; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant David A. Monell has also administered the Tioga
County Sheriff's Weekend Work Detail and improved the program's quality
with projects including landscaping, painting and minor remodeling for
public buildings and nonprofits; in addition, the jail's educational
offerings also have increased under his supervision; and
WHEREAS, During the tenure of David A. Monell at the Tioga County
Jail, there has been a marked reduction in jail recidivism; this
reduction is attributable to his emphasis on expanded educational oppor-
tunities to include all adult inmates as well as juveniles, and to the
inclusion of courses in areas such as life skills, pre-employment,
literacy skills, anger management, drug and alcohol awareness and
parenting skills; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire career of Lieutenant David A. Monell
there has been but one constant, his belief that the status quo is not
good enough; he has used his management skills to implement programs
that accomplish two critical goals in the operation of the Tioga County
Jail: allowing the used surplus jail space to earn revenue for the coun-
ty and reduction in the recidivism rate; 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 Lieutenant David A. Monell upon the occasion of his designation as
the 2010 Correction Officer of the Year by the New York State Sheriffs'
Association Institute; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lieutenant David A. Monell.