LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Thomas J. Loughren upon the occasion
of his retirement as the Sheriff of Chenango County, New York after 18
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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Thomas J.
Loughren upon the occasion of his retirement as the Sheriff of Chenango
County, New York after 18 years of distinguished service; he will be
honored on June 20, 2009, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich,
New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, Thomas J. Loughren began his career as a cadet depu-
ty sheriff; the following July, he became the youngest police officer in
the State of New York when he was sworn in as a fulltime Deputy Sheriff;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Loughren was recognized for the successful investi-
gations and arrests of numerous high profile criminal cases during the
1970s, while he excelled through the ranks and was promoted to Sergeant
in 1977 and Master Sergeant in 1978; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Thomas J. Loughren left the Chenango County Sher-
iff's Office to work with the Miccosukee Police Department of Miami,
Florida, where he was commissioned as a federal and state law enforce-
ment officer; he transferred to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
in 1989, before returning to Chenango County in 1991 to run for Sheriff;
and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Thomas J. Loughren, the Chenango
County Sheriff's Office implemented the popular Sheriffs Summer Camp
Program, had all four divisions accredited by the State of New York,
opened three satellite stations, initiated the first K-9 program and
administers snowmobile and navigation patrols in the region; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Thomas J. Loughren is the Director of Emergency
Management and supervised the consolidation of the Chenango County and
City of Norwich programs; and
WHEREAS, A past President of the New York State Sheriff's Association,
Thomas J. Loughren is an original member of the New York State Counter-
terrorism Committee that was formed in the wake of the September 11th
attacks; he is also an original member of the New York State 911 Board
and serves as a member of the National Sheriff's Association Counterter-
rorism Committee and the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation
Council; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career in law enforcement, Thomas J. Loughren
has received numerous commendations, honors and awards from the Chenango
County Sheriff's Office, the Miccosukee Police Department and the Palm
Beach County Sheriff's Office; 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
commend Thomas J. Loughren upon the occasion of his retirement as the

Sheriff of Chenango County, New York after 18 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas J. Loughren.