LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Town of Eden Police Chief Patrick M.
Howard upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition upon
his retirement after many years of distinguished 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Town
of Eden Police Chief Patrick M. Howard upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition upon his retirement after many years of
distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, Town of Eden Police Chief Patrick M. Howard has rendered over
38 years of distinguished police service; and
WHEREAS, The head of the Town of Eden's Police Department for more
than 20 years, Chief Patrick M. Howard joined the Department in 1973,
after transferring from the Gowanda Police Department; he became Chief
in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Chief Patrick M. Howard is a member of a family devoted to
law enforcement; his brother, Tim, is the Sheriff of Erie County; his
brother, Tom, is a Cattaraugus County Sheriff; and his brother, Kevin,
is a New York State Trooper; and
WHEREAS, A founder and Board member of the Eden Boys and Girls Club,
Town of Eden Police Chief Patrick M. Howard will be remembered as a
kind, compassionate, and dedicated civil servant who put the needs of
his community before all else; 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 Town of Eden Police Chief Patrick M. Howard upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition upon his retirement after many
years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Town of Eden Police Chief Patrick M. Howard.