LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Oneida County Sheriff Daniel Middaugh
upon the occasion of his retirement after 40 years of distinguished
service to the citizens of Oneida County

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 commend Oneida Coun-
ty Sheriff Daniel Middaugh upon the occasion of his retirement after 40
years of distinguished service to the citizens of Oneida County; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Middaugh began his esteemed career with the Oneida
County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy assigned to the jail in October
1970; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, Daniel Middaugh has risen through the Sher-
iff's Office ranks of Deputy, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain before
being elected Sheriff in 1994; as Sheriff, he was responsible for an
agency of more than 400 employees and oversaw a jail with 600 beds; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Sheriff Middaugh oversaw the construction
of the correctional facility which addressed overcrowding and generated
substantial revenue, computerized Civil Office operations, implemented a
digital mug shot system as well as a gang intelligence unit, and
promoted a multi-county pharmaceutical bid that resulted in saving
public funds on inmate medications; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Middaugh also initiated a contract with the State
Correctional System for food service, making Oneida county the first
county in the state to enter into such a contract, saving thousands of
dollars each year; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sheriff Middaugh also introduced Project Life
Saver and the Scared Straight Program; he also achieved accreditation
for the Highway Patrol Division and will achieve accreditation for the
Corrections and Civil Divisions by year's end; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnam War veteran and former military policeman was
also the first Sheriff from Oneida County to be elected President of the
New York State Sheriff's Association in 2006; 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
commend Oneida County Sheriff Daniel Middaugh upon the occasion of his
retirement after 40 years of distinguished service to the citizens of
Oneida County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Oneida County Sheriff Daniel Middaugh.