LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring ASAC James J. Hunt upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the
National Police Defense Foundation on May 5, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor serve to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor ASAC
James J. Hunt upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Police Defense Foundation to
be celebrated at its 2011 Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 5, 2011,
at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, James J. Hunt has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and profession and
consequently has been designated for this most prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, James J. Hunt began working with the Drug Enforcement Admin-
istration (DEA) in September of 1984, at the New York Field Division
Office; prior to joining the DEA, he was a New York City Police Officer;
and
WHEREAS, During his tenure in New York, James J. Hunt was the case
agent as well as the undercover agent on several significant investi-
gations; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, James J. Hunt was transferred to the DEA's Miami
Division, where, as a Group Supervisor he led an investigation which
resulted in the arrest, extradition and conviction of 25 high level
Colombian narcotics traffickers; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, James J. Hunt was promoted to the position of
Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Special Operations Division
(SOD); in this capacity, he was responsible for the coordination of all
terrorist related narcotics investigations being conducted by the DEA,
FBI and ICE; and
WHEREAS, While assigned to SOD, James J. Hunt led the investigations
which resulted in the arrest and conviction of notorious narcotics traf-
fickers and arms dealers; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, James J. Hunt was transferred to the position of
Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the New York Drug Enforcement Task
Force (NYDETF), the DEA's oldest and largest Task Force; and
WHEREAS, In September of 2010, James J. Hunt was again promoted to the
position of Associate Special Agent in Charge and Chief of the NYDETF;
in this capacity, he oversees 200 investigators from the DEA, New York
State Police, and New York City Police department; and
WHEREAS, During James J. Hunt's tenure, NYDETF investigations have
resulted in the indictment and extradition of 12 of the most significant
drug traffickers in the world and during the course of these investi-
gations, the NYDETF has seized a multitude of funds in drug related
assets; and
WHEREAS, James J. Hunt has been the recipient of numerous awards and
accolades including the DEA's highest award, and the Administrator's
Award of Honor, and the United States Attorney General's Award; and
WHEREAS, ASAC James J. Hunt has portrayed himself in the law enforce-
ment community as a detective, supervisor and a human being that cares
for his fellow man; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by James
J. Hunt over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor ASAC James J. Hunt upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Police Defense
Foundation on May 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James J. Hunt.