LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Daniel J. Kelleher upon the occasion of
his retirement after 26 years of distinguished service as the Director
of Investigations for the New York State Department of Education, Office
of Professional Discipline

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those distinguished citizens who devote themselves to public
service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing for the
care and welfare of the citizens of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Daniel J. Kelleher upon the occasion of his retirement after 26 years of
distinguished service as the Director of Investigations for the New York
State Department of Education, Office of Professional Discipline; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Daniel J. Kelleher has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to the Office of Profes-
sional Discipline; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Kelleher's career in public service spans nearly 50
years, beginning in the New York City Police Department in 1961; he
proudly served the Department for 20 years, retiring as a Detective on
July 1, 1981; he was a member of the Honor Legion and received numerous
commendations for his dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, Daniel J. Kelleher joined the New York State Educa-
tion Department, Office of Professions as an investigator in the Office
of Professional Discipline; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Kelleher's exemplary work led to several promotions
culminating in his appointment as the Director of Investigations, the
position he has ably served for the last 26 years and from which he will
retire; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Daniel J. Kelleher's tireless and relent-
less dedication to justice and public protections has resulted in the
investigation and resolution of thousands of professional misconduct
cases; and
WHEREAS, Many of the major investigations undertaken by Daniel J.
Kelleher were critical to preserving the public's health and safety,
including the recall of poisoned Tylenol capsules, the investigation of
fraudulent degrees issued by medical schools in the Dominican Republic,
Operation "Gold Pill", the uncovering of fraudulent Haitian Nurse
credentials, and the investigation of the reproduction and sale of Frau-
dulent Regents Diplomas; and
WHEREAS, Under Daniel J. Kelleher's guidance and leadership, the
Office of Professional Discipline and SED developed excellent working
relationships with other law enforcement and health care fraud investi-
gations offices, and the investigators in his office have learned to
value public protection above all else in their investigations; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
he worked, Daniel J. Kelleher will be remembered for his honesty, integ-
rity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human
problems in his official acts; and
WHEREAS, A singular asset to all of the citizens he has served in the
State of New York, Daniel J. Kelleher's life and career are a portrait
of preeminence in public service and serve as a role model for all who
aspire to a career in public service; 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 Daniel J. Kelleher upon the occasion of his retirement after 26
years of distinguished service as the Director of Investigations for the
New York State Department of Education, Office of Professional Disci-
pline; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daniel J. Kelleher.