LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Senior Investigator Daniel J. Regini
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 Daniel J. Regini upon the occasion of his retirement from the
New York State Police; and
WHEREAS, Born in Italy, Daniel J. Regini came to the United States in
1966, at the age of 9 when his family emigrated to the United States and
settled in Suffolk County; he graduated in 1975 from Newfield High
School in Selden, New York, and immediately pursued a career in law
enforcement; and
WHEREAS, After two years at Suffolk County Community College, Daniel
J. Regini joined the State University of New York Campus Police at Stony
Brook; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Regini entered the New York State Police (NYSP)
Academy in September of 1979; upon graduation, he was assigned to Troop
K, serving as a Trooper in both Westchester and Dutchess Counties at the
NYSP Peekskill and NYSP Fishkill Barracks; and
WHEREAS, Daniel J. Regini transferred to Troop L in 1983, where he
first served the people of Nassau County; shortly after, he transferred
to NYSP Riverhead Barracks and served the people of Suffolk County as a
Trooper until he was promoted to the rank of Investigator in the Bureau
of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in 1986; and
WHEREAS, The promotion brought Daniel J. Regini back to Nassau County
for a short while, after which he transferred back to Suffolk County
where he served as an Investigator in both NYSP Islip Terrace Barracks
and NYSP Brentwood Barracks from 1987 to 2004; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Daniel J. Regini was promoted to the rank of Senior
Investigator in charge of the NYSP Riverhead BCI Squad; he remained in
this position until his retirement on April 27, 2011; 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 Daniel J. Regini upon the occasion of his
retirement 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 Daniel J. Regini.