LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the
Chemung County Sheriff's Office

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is moved to honor
those who preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly their
unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of their
duties; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Chemung County Sheriff's Office upon the occasion of the celebration of
its 175th Anniversary as Chemung County's oldest law enforcement agency;
and
WHEREAS, This truly auspicious milestone will be celebrated with
events throughout the year including a special Anniversary Dinner, open
to the public, to be held at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center in
Elmira on Saturday, June 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Situated along New York's southern border with Pennsylvania,
Chemung County is a largely rural county; covering an area of 412 square
miles, with a population of 91,070, Chemung County has been most ably
served by the Chemung County Sheriff's Office since its establishment in
1836; and
WHEREAS, The duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Sheriff
have, of course, changed over the years and continue to change as do the
needs of the citizens served by the dedicated men and women of the Sher-
iff's Office; and
WHEREAS, The Chemung County Sheriff's Office is currently comprised of
four divisions, the Community Services/Civil, Corrections, Criminal
Investigations and Police Services Divisions; it is a full service
police agency and employs 160 people who stand ready to serve when need-
ed; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated efforts of public servants, such as the offi-
cers and other members of the staff of the Chemung County Sheriff's
Office, who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation of order
and the protection of others are worthy of the full praise of this
Legislative Body and the people of the State of New York; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the Chemung County Sheriff's Office
upon the occasion of its special Anniversary Dinner on June 11, 2011,
paying tribute to the Department for 175 years of selfless dedication,
devotion and commitment of the highest caliber in providing service,
public safety and law enforcement to the residents of Chemung County and
the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, Elmira, New York.