LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lieutenant Michael J. Colacino upon the
occasion of his retirement from the Canandaigua 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 Lieutenant
Michael J. Colacino upon the occasion of his retirement from the Canan-
daigua Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Michael Colacino's official retirement date was
Tuesday, August 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Michael Colacino began his career at the Wayne
County Sheriff's Office as a part-time Reserve Deputy from July of 1988
until May of 1990; he then worked for the Village of Clyde Police
Department as a part-time police officer from May of 1990 until February
of 1991, when he joined the City of Canandaigua Police Department on
February 15, 1991 as a patrolman; there he taught D.A.R.E. at the Canan-
daigua School District from 1992 - 1997; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, Lieutenant Michael Colacino was assigned to the
Detective Division, earning a promotion to Sergeant in charge of the
division in 2002; in 2006, he was promoted to Lieutenant in charge of
Police Operations, where he remained until his retirement on August 31,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Michael Colacino has been a member of the Newark
Volunteer Fire Department since 1987; making this a family tradition, he
has followed in his father's footsteps and has worked his way through
the ranks of Lieutenant Captain and now as the Assistant Chief; he is
scheduled to take over as the Chief of the department in April of 2011
for a two year term; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Lieutenant
Michael Colacino will be forever a policeman in his heart, but is now on
to his "second" career with the Lyons National Bank as their Facilities
Manager and Director of Security; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Marie, and his twin
daughters, Morgan and Michaela, 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 Michael J. Colacino upon the occasion of his retirement from the
Canandaigua Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lieutenant Michael J. Colacino.