LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Albany County Sheriff's Office
upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by the
Albany Children's Center on April 26, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished institutions that devote their energies and purpose
in service to the community, participating in civic affairs and adding
to the character and quality of life for all citizens; and
WHEREAS; Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Albany County Sheriff's Office upon the occasion of its designation
for special recognition by the Albany Children's Center, to be cele-
brated at its 18th Annual Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, April 26, 2011,
at the New York State Bar Association in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Albany Children's Center is home to both the Children's
Advocacy Center and the Children's Mental Health Services, and provides
a diverse and holistic set of services for children who have emotional
disorders and those who have suffered abuse; and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff's Office serves as a community
partner to the Albany Children's Center, enhancing the access of on-site
confidential services and linking them to additional community
resources; and
WHEREAS, Established in the 1660s, the Albany County Sheriff's Office
is one of the oldest Sheriff's agencies in the United States; since its
inception, the Agency has consistently grown to its current strength of
over 750 employees; and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Sheriff's Office is a Comprehensive Law
Enforcement Agency, providing law enforcement services to residents and
visitors of Albany County; and
WHEREAS, Services provided by the Albany County Sheriff's Office
include; Uniform Patrol, Criminal Investigations Unit, Drug Interdiction
Unit, Fire Investigation Unit, Scuba Unit, Crime and Accident Investi-
gation Unit, Snowmobile Unit, Marine Patrol, Emergency Response Team
(S.W.A.T.) Unit, Hostage / Crisis Negotiation Team, Emergency Manage-
ment Unit, Bicycle Patrol Unit, K-9 Unit, Traffic Safety Unit, STOP DWI
Unit, Civil Unit, Court Security and Inmate Transportation Unit, Foren-
sic Unit, Emergency Medical Services Unit (Paramedics), County Fire
Coordinators Unit, Domestic Violence and Special Victims Unit and a
Search and Rescue Unit; additionally, this Agency provides 24 hour,
seven day a week law enforcement services to the Albany International
Airport, located in Colonie, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the long-
standing efforts of those organizations and agencies in the State of New
York which diligently contribute to the efficient operation of our crim-
inal justice system; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Albany County Sheriff's Office upon the occasion of its
designation for special recognition by the Albany Children's Center on
April 26, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Albany County Sheriff's Office, Albany, New York.