LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Niagara Falls Police Superintendent John
Chella upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2010
Extraordinary Professional Law Enforcement Service Award

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 Niagara Falls
Police Superintendent John Chella upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the 2010 Extraordinary Professional Law Enforcement
Service Award from Temple Beth Israel; and
WHEREAS, Superintendent John Chella was recognized with this distin-
guished public service award at the 34th Annual Friends of Temple Beth
Israel Dinner on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at Como Restaurant, Niagara
Falls, New York; and
WHEREAS, As Superintendent of the Niagara Falls Police Department,
John Chella has made great strides to bring new technology to the
department; he has spent his time and efforts working with the City
Administration, contractors and architects to help design the new City
Courthouse and Police Headquarters; and
WHEREAS, Concerned with improving the community, John Chella has been
active in the establishment of citizen groups to assist the police
department in working together to combat crime; in addition, several
police satellites have been created in high crime areas; another innova-
tive concept is the Youth Police Academy, where young people from
Niagara Falls learn that Police Officers are positive role models who
are available to assist them; and
WHEREAS, Within the Niagara Falls Police Department, John Chella has
worked hard to foster a continued atmosphere of unity among officers
from different divisions; the sharing of information relative to crime
statistics has developed a prevention pattern for the city of Niagara
Falls; and
WHEREAS, Superintendent Chella maintains a very good working relation-
ship with other law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney's Office
and the Judiciary; he encourages professionalism, enthusiasm and dedi-
cation throughout 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
honor Niagara Falls Police Superintendent John Chella upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the 2010 Extraordinary Professional
Law Enforcement Service Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Superintendent John Chella.