LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring New York State Trooper Richard T.
Siefert, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement after 26 years of dedi-
cated service

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 New York State
Trooper Richard T. Siefert, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement
after 26 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Richard T. Siefert, Jr. of Oxford, New York, joined
the New York State Police on October 1, 1984; he served with honor and
distinction for the entire time of his illustrious career as a Trooper,
primarily in Troop "C"; and
WHEREAS, He served the Greene Central, the Sherburne-Earlville and
Oxford Academy school districts in Chenango County as a DARE Officer for
four years, and a School Resource Officer from 2002 until his retirement
on June 25, 2010; 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 New York State Trooper Richard T. Siefert, Jr. upon the occasion
of his retirement after 26 years of dedicated service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Trooper Richard T. Siefert, Jr., Oxford, New York.