LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Officer Phillip A. Leon upon the occa-
sion of his designation as the 2010 Correction Officer of the Year by
the Orange County Sheriff's Office

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 Officer Phil-
lip A. Leon upon the occasion of his designation as the 2010 Correction
Officer of the Year by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, to be cele-
brated at its Awards Recognition Ceremony on May 12, 2011, in Goshen,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The Sheriff's Office is recognizing correction officers and
employees, as well as deputies, for the fine work they do throughout the
year; members of the office are presented awards for their outstanding
service during 2010; and
WHEREAS, Officer Phillip Leon is being honored for continuously
surpassing the agency's expectations, and is known as a well rounded and
dedicated officer; he is a member of the SRG, SOG, Crisis Intervention
Unit and Crisis Negotiation Team, in which he was part of 16 successful
activations; and
WHEREAS, Officer Phillip Leon is also a Police Instructor; in 2010, he
provided intelligence to several law enforcement agencies, as well as to
the Orange County District Attorney's Office, that was vital in the
successful identification, arrest, and prosecution of criminals through-
out the county; 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 Officer Phillip A. Leon upon the occasion of his designation as
the 2010 Correction Officer of the Year by the Orange County Sheriff's
Office; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Officer Phillip A. Leon.