LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring NYPD Officer Joseph Trischetta upon the
occasion of his retirement

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 NYPD Officer
Joseph Trischetta upon the occasion of his retirement, to be celebrated
on Friday, June 10, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Trischetta was born and raised in Brooklyn; he joined
the New York City Police Department in October of 1990; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Trischetta's first precinct assignment after graduat-
ing from the police academy in April of 1991 was at the 68th Police
Precinct, where he currently serves; he began his police career as a
patrol officer working mostly midnight shifts; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Joseph Trischetta made a career choice to be a part
of the Community Affairs Unit and has been there ever since; throughout
his tenure as a Community Affairs Officer, he has helped solve the prob-
lems of many local groups and individuals; and
WHEREAS, Acting as one of the 68th Police Precinct's liaisons to the
community, Joseph Trischetta also keeps the community informed on vari-
ous programs and services being offered by both the Precinct and the
NYPD; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Trischetta has also received many departmental,
precinct and community awards; he has been Police Officer of the Month
on several occasions and has received citations from community groups,
including the Merchants of Third Avenue and the Dyker Civic Association;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Denise, and their
three children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; 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 NYPD Officer Joseph Trischetta upon the occasion of his retire-
ment; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to NYPD Officer Joseph Trischetta.