LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Officer Robert M. Maciol upon the occa-
sion of his retirement from the Village of Whitesboro Police Department

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 Robert
M. Maciol upon the occasion of his retirement from the Village of
Whitesboro Police Department, to be celebrated on Wednesday, March 14,
2012, at the Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in New York Mills, New York, Robert M. Maciol
joined the New York Mills Volunteer Fire Department at the age of 18;
today, he remains an active member serving as the department's Vice
President; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 20, Robert M. Maciol was appointed a patrolman
with the New York Mills Police Department; three years later he trans-
ferred to the Whitesboro Police Department, where he served as a police
officer for 21 years before his retirement on December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, During his police career, Robert M. Maciol was trained and
certified in numerous areas of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Robert M. Maciol served as a D.A.R.E. Officer for six years
within the Whitesboro Central School District, and received numerous
awards throughout his police career; and
WHEREAS, In addition to serving the public as a law enforcement offi-
cer, Robert M. Maciol made local history by becoming the youngest Mayor
of the Village of New York Mills, proudly serving his community in this
position for 11 years; and
WHEREAS, Even after retirement, Robert M. Maciol continues to serve
his community as Sheriff of Oneida 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 Robert M. Maciol upon the occasion of his retirement from
the Village of Whitesboro Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Officer Robert M. Maciol.