LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Webster Special Police upon the
occasion of receiving the Elmer Smith Award on April 24, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New
York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community;
and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serv-
ing can be sustained and strengthened; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Webster Special Police upon the occasion of receiving the Elmer
Smith Award at the Webster Crabapple Gala to be held on Friday, April
24, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Each year the prestigious Elmer Smith Award is bestowed upon
an individual or group who have continuously displayed an unwavering
dedication to the Town of Webster through volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, The Webster Special Police are a group of volunteers,
appointed by the Town Board of Webster, whose mission is to assist the
Webster Police Department during emergencies and special events; and
WHEREAS, As certified New York State Peace Officers, their goal is to
provide citizens with a professional organization that stands ready to
fulfill their mission whenever activated; its vision is to maintain the
highest standards of organization, training, and professionalism in
order to aid the police department in upholding the laws of the State of
New York, County of Monroe, and Town and Village of Webster; and
WHEREAS, The unit was formed during the cold war era of the 1950s and
was originally known as Civil Defense Auxiliary Police, later changed to
Webster Auxiliary Police; they operated under New York State Civil
Defense rules and regulations as administered by the Monroe County
Office of Emergency Preparedness until 1997, at which time Auxiliary
Police in Monroe County were abolished; subsequently, the unit was rees-
tablished as the Webster Special Police by the Town of Webster; and
WHEREAS, The Webster Special Police provide assistance to the Town of
Webster and its Police Officers at times when extra manpower is
required; some of the typical emergency services provided to the town
include assistance during major accidents, fires, storms and other
threats to life and property; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Webster Special Police also provide traffic
and crowd control during many of the town's more routine public events
such as parades, festivals, carnivals, races and school sporting events;
and
WHEREAS, The Webster Special Police are on call 24 hours a day to
supplement the full time Police Officers, relieve them of routine
duties, and allow them to concentrate on those functions which require
their training and expertise; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Webster Special Police come from all walks of
life; business owners, retirees, students and both white collar and blue
collar workers; each member brings his or her own experience and talents
to the department and provides an invaluable asset to the Town of
Webster; and
WHEREAS, The Webster Special Police Roster is made of these distin-
guished volunteers: Joe Monachino, Chief; Doug Pucci, Lt.; Mitch Slat-
tery, Sgt.; Rick Madsen, Sgt.; Michael Charland, Sgt.; Seamus Bolin,
Cpl.; Gene Kohlmeier, Officer; Mark Williams, Officer; Paul Sobtzick,
Officer; Jim Lewis, Officer; James Maioll, Probationary Officer; Leo

Vicari, Officer; Phil D'Eramo, Reserve Officer; Jim Becker, Officer;
Bill Wormsbecher, Probationary Officer; Paul Stelianou, Officer; Nick
Davis, Officer; David Metzger, Officer; George Jerzak, Officer; Jamie
Lewis, Probationary Officer; John Paquette, Officer; Craig MacMillan,
Officer; Josh Brustein, Probationary Officer; and Bernie Marquardt,
Probationary Officer; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Webster Special Police is in direct corre-
lation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and always
has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthu-
siasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on
behalf of the organization and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Webster Special Police upon the occasion of receiving the
Elmer Smith Award on April 24, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the Webster Special Police.