LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Officer Jonathan G. Owens 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 Jona-
than G. Owens 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, A native of Clinton, New York, Jonathan G. Owens is a 1984
graduate of Clinton High School; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan G. Owens has been a police officer since 1989, serv-
ing 11 years with the Town of Kirkland Police Department; he also served
as a Deputy Sheriff in the Correction Division of the Oneida County
Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan G. Owens began his career with the Village of
Whitesboro Police Department as a Patrolman; he retired as a Sergeant on
December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, During his police career, Jonathan G. Owens was trained and
certified in numerous areas of law enforcement; he has a significant
background in managing IT support for police departments and other enti-
ties; and
WHEREAS, Even after his retirement, Jonathan G. Owens continues to
serve his community as a Chief Deputy with the Oneida County Sheriff's
Office; 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 Jonathan G. Owens 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 Jonathan G. Owens.