LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ed Curran upon the occasion of his
retirement as President of the Alliance of Public Retiree Associations

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of its esteemed
public servants; and
WHEREAS, Ed Curran will be honored on January 27, 2009, during a
luncheon at the University Club in Albany upon the occasion of his
retirement as President of the Alliance of Public Retiree Associations;
and
WHEREAS, Ed began his distinguished public service as a patrolman for
the Nassau County Police Department on October 1, 1946; and
WHEREAS, Through his hard work, dedication, and expertise, he was
promoted to several other positions throughout his career, including
Detective, Detective Lieutenant, Detective Captain, and Chief of Detec-
tives; and
WHEREAS, Ed retired as First Deputy Commissioner on January 13, 1979;
he earned six Departmental Commendations throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, He served his country with honor as a Staff Sergeant with the
31st Infantry "Dixie" Division during World War II; he is the recipient
of five Combat Amphibious Landing Stars, the Combat Infantry Badge and
the Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, Ed was installed as first President of the newly formed Alli-
ance of Public Retiree Organizations of New York on January 13, 1992; he
has retired from this position after seventeen years of dedicated
service; and
WHEREAS, He has contributed his time to countless organizations,
including the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, Interna-
tional Association of Chiefs of Police, Nassau County Municipal Police
Chiefs Association, Nassau Police Holy Name Society, Association of
Former Detectives of Nassau County, Nassau Police Benevolent Associ-
ation, Nassau Police Superior Officers Association, Nassau Police Detec-
tives Association, Police Post 1050 American Legion, Police Emerald
Society, Police Steuben Association, Association of Retired Police Offi-
cers of Nassau County, Elmont Engine and Hose Company #2, Corpus Christi
Council Knights of Columbus and County Seat Kiwanis Club; and
WHEREAS, He is currently serving his 11th year as President of the
Retired Police Association of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Ed and his loving wife, Ruth, are the proud parents of
Barbara Anne Reihing, Edward J. Curran, and Brian Curran; they have also
been blessed with eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The State of New York is pleased to join the Alliance of
Public Retiree Organizations in thanking Ed for his many years of dedi-
cated service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ed Curran upon the occasion of his retirement as President of the
Alliance of Public Retiree Organizations, and to thank him for his valu-
able contributions; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ed Curran.