LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Senior Investigator Don Berberich upon
the occasion of his retirement from the New York State Police

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 Senior Inves-
tigator Don Berberich upon the occasion of his retirement from the New
York State Police; and
WHEREAS, Born in Queens, New York, Don Berberich graduated from Deer
Park High School in 1969; that same year, he entered the United States
Air Force and served as a flight crewmember at various Rescue and Recov-
ery Helicopter Squadrons through August of 1973; and
WHEREAS, Don Berberich attended SUNY Farmingdale for Aviation and then
joined the New York State Police (NYSP), entering the NYSP Academy on
September 19, 1977; and
WHEREAS, In February of 1978, Don Berberich graduated from the NYSP
Academy and was assigned to NYSP Riverhead Barracks as a Uniformed State
Trooper serving the five Eastern Towns of Suffolk County for nine years;
and
WHEREAS, Promoted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) as an
Investigator in 1987, Don Berberich transferred to NYSP Valley Stream
Barracks where he served Nassau County for 2 years; he served two more
years as a BCI Investigator at the NYSP Riverhead Barracks before being
transferred to NYSP Islip Terrace Barracks serving Western Suffolk Coun-
ty for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, In November of 2000, Don Berberich was promoted to the BCI as
Senior Investigator-Administration, and assigned to Troop L Headquarters
in Farmingdale, New York, where he served under the BCI Captain and
Lieutenant for the last 11 years; 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 Senior Investigator Don Berberich upon the occasion of his retire-
ment from the New York State Police; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Senior Investigator Don Berberich.