LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Gerald Marlatt, Officer David
Passineau and the other members of the Shawangunk Police Department upon
the occasion of receiving the Meritorious Police Service-Team/Unit Award
on May 4, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote them-
selves 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
Gerald Marlatt, Officer David Passineau and the other members of the
Shawangunk Police Department upon the occasion of receiving the Merito-
rious Police Service-Team/Unit Award, to be celebrated at its Annual
Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Wiltwyck Golf Club in King-
ston, New York; and
WHEREAS, The aforementioned honorees are responsible for keeping the
streets of their district safe and their noble labors should be
commended; their coordinated efforts have resulted in the removal of
several dangerous predators from the streets of their community as well
as provided quick closure to important cases which will deter similar
acts in the future; and
WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to
applaud those individuals and organizations who serve to preserve and
protect such values, lauding particularly their unwavering courage and
dedication in the daily performance of their duties; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those dedi-
cated public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preser-
vation 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 Gerald Marlatt, Officer David Passineau and the other
members of the Shawangunk Police Department upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Meritorious Police Service-Team/Unit Award on May 4, 2011; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sergeant Gerald Marlatt, Officer David Passineau and the
other members of the Shawangunk Police Department.