LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Raymond Van Etten upon the
occasion of his retirement from the Southold 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 Sergeant
Raymond Van Etten upon the occasion of his retirement from the Southold
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Terry, their chil-
dren, Erin and Shannon as well as his granddaughter, Leyla, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Raymond Van Etten is retiring after 28 years of
service; he began his career as a part-time officer in 1981 following a
stint with the United States Air Force in Japan; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Van Etten's family moved to Greenport from Astoria,
Queens, when he was a young child; he graduated from Greenport High
School in 1976, and his father, Raymond, founded the private social
group, the Triangle Yacht Club; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, Sergeant Van Etten also worked as a part-time
policeman on Greenport's force and was temporarily appointed chief while
the department was dismantled in 1994; he rejoined the Southold Police
in 1996; 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 Sergeant Raymond Van Etten upon the occasion of his retirement
from the Southold Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sergeant Raymond Van Etten.