LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Albany County Sheriff James Campbell
upon the occasion of retiring after many years of distinguished service
in law enforcement

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those dedicated officers and citizens who would devote themselves
to public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in provid-
ing 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 Albany County
Sheriff James Campbell upon the occasion of retiring after many years of
distinguished service to the County of Albany and the State of New York;
he officially retired June 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious occasion, a Reception will be
held in his honor on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Crossgates Banquet
House, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, James Campbell, a resident of Newtonville, New York, was
first elected Sheriff in 1989 after retiring from the New York State
Police as a First Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff James Campbell is credited with overseeing the expan-
sion of new units in the more than 600-member department; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, he established a countywide drug unit and opened
a satellite law enforcement office at Albany International Airport; he
also initiated an Advanced Life Support Program of paramedics for Albany
County's Hilltowns, and created a countywide search and rescue team and
a marine patrol for Albany County's waterways; and
WHEREAS, Under the seasoned leadership of James Campbell, the Albany
County Sheriff's Department excelled in every aspect of professionalism
in the field of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Albany County Sheriff James Campbell
has displayed throughout his life; 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 Albany County Sheriff James Campbell upon the occasion of retiring
after many years of distinguished service in law enforcement; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Albany County Sheriff James Campbell.