LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Detective Edward G. Sloan upon the occa-
sion of his retirement from the New York Police Department, after 35
years of dedicated 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 Detective
Edward G. Sloan upon the occasion of his retirement from the New York
Police Department, after 35 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Edward G. Sloan began his career with the New York
Police Department, where he became known as "Father Sloan" on patrol
since he attended seminary college at Cathedral College of the Immacu-
late Conception; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the New York Police Department, Detec-
tive Edward G. Sloan served in the 69th and 20th Precincts; the Manhat-
tan Borough Enforcement Task Force; and the Brooklyn, Central and Queens
Robbery Squads; and
WHEREAS, Currently assigned to the New York Police Department Terror-
ist Threat Assessment Group, Detective Edward G. Sloan provides up-to-
date information to support the Senior Intelligence Analyst; and
WHEREAS, Detective Edward G. Sloan enlisted in the United States Naval
Reserve in the 1980s, where he is currently a Lieutenant assigned to the
Defense Intelligence Agency and served in both Operation Enduring Free-
dom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Detective Edward G. Sloan officially traveled to
the United States Navy Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility to provide
Hostage Negotiation Training to the guards; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Detective Edward G. Sloan and to wish
him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Detective Edward G. Sloan upon the occasion of his retirement from
the New York Police Department, after 35 years of dedicated service; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Detective Edward G. Sloan.