LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Assistant Chief Michael Collins upon the
occasion of his retirement after more than 27 years of service to the
New York Police 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 honor Michael
Collins, Assistant Chief Deputy Commissioner Public Information, upon
the occasion of his retirement after more than 27 years of service to
the New York Police Department, to be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31,
2009, at El Caribe Country Club; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, New York, Assistant Chief
Michael Collins' esteemed career spanned a challenging variety of
assignments within the New York Police Department (NYPD) and throughout
the city; and
WHEREAS, Sworn in to the department in July 1981, Assistant Chief
Michael Collins was assigned to patrol duties in Patrol Borough Brooklyn
South; as a police officer he was assigned to the Neighborhood Stabili-
zation Unit 12 and the 70th Precinct, where his assignments included
plainclothes Anti-Crime, Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit and the
Burglary Team; and
WHEREAS, He was promoted to Sergeant in November of 1985, and assigned
to both the 76th and 78th Precincts; in July of 1989, he was advanced to
Lieutenant and then assigned to the 71st Precinct in Crown Heights; he
remained in this capacity until he was made Captain in October of 1992,
and assigned to Patrol Borough Manhattan South Task Force and the
Midtown Precinct North; in 1995, he was recognized for his hard work and
dedication when he was selected to command the Manhattan South Task
Force; and
WHEREAS, In May of 1996, Assistant Chief Michael Collins was chosen to
direct the Police Department's Public Information Division in the office
of the Deputy Commissioner - Public Information and promoted to Deputy
Inspector; in December of 1999, he was assigned as the Executive Officer
of Detective Borough Manhattan after his advancement to Inspector; and
WHEREAS, In July of 1999, Assistant Chief Michael Collins returned to
Patrol Borough Brooklyn South and was designated Deputy Chief; in Janu-
ary 2002, he was once again chosen to command the Public Information
Division and in July of 2006, he was appointed Assistant Chief; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his more than 27 years of service, Assistant Chief
Michael Collins stood as a shining representative of NYPD, but more
importantly, he is an example of the best of what humanity has to offer;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Maureen, and his
sons, Michael and James, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 Assistant Chief Michael Collins upon the occasion of his retire-
ment after more than 27 years of service to the New York Police Depart-
ment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Collins, Assistant Chief Deputy Commissioner Public
Information, New York Police Department.