LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paul Watzka upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Police Chiefs Association of Ulster County's Meritorious Police
Service Special Recognition Award on May 4, 2011

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 Paul Watzka
upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chiefs Association of Ulster
County's Meritorious Police Service Special Recognition Award, to be
celebrated at its Annual Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at
Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, Starting his career as a deputy for the Ulster County Sher-
iff's Office in 1972, Paul Watzka joined the Kingston Police Department
the following year where he moved up the ranks from officer to detec-
tive, then sergeant and later lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, Paul Watzka also served as Deputy Chief in the Kingston
Department until ultimately being named Ulster Police Chief in 2001,
where he remained until his retirement in 2010; and
WHEREAS, During his nine years with the town, Paul Watzka transformed
the department into the professional agency it is today; under his lead-
ership, the Ulster Police strived to fulfill, and meet all the standards
toward earning accreditation from the State Department of Criminal
Justice Services; and
WHEREAS, Under the seasoned leadership of Paul Watzka, the Ulster
County Police Department excelled in every aspect of professionalism in
the field of law enforcement; 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 Paul Watzka upon the occasion of receiving the Police Chiefs Asso-
ciation of Ulster County's Meritorious Police Service Special Recogni-
tion Award on May 4, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul Watzka.