LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Orange County Sheriff Carl E. DuBois
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2011 Distin-
guished Citizen of the Year Award by the Boy Scouts of America Mid-Hud-
son Council

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the communities across the
State of New York are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts
of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to
the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Orange County Sheriff Carl E. DuBois upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award
by the Boy Scouts of America Mid-Hudson Council; and
WHEREAS, This special event will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at
Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor, New York; it is to recognize Sheriff
DuBois for his work in the law enforcement community, as well as his
community service that benefits the youth of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff DuBois was born and raised in Orange County, New
York, and has been a resident of Mount Hope for more than 35 years;
beginning his career in law enforcement in 1974, he later graduated in
1982 from Mercy College with a degree in Criminal Justice; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff DuBois was an undercover narcotics investigator and
was promoted to Commanding Officer of the Middletown Detective Unit and
eventually became Lieutenant; in addition, he served as an instructor at
both the Chester Police Academy and Rockland County Police Academy; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff DuBois served as Police Commissioner of the Town of
Mount Hope from 1996 to 1998; he was the Village of Otisville Justice in
1998, and the Town Justice of Mount Hope in 1999; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from both Justice Positions, Sheriff DuBois
entered candidacy for Orange County Sheriff in 2002, a position he
currently holds; he believes in the saying, "Lead by Example," which he
upholds in both his professional and community life; and
WHEREAS, Aside from his professional career in law enforcement, Sher-
iff DuBois is involved in numerous civic and charitable organizations,
including the Boy Scouts of America Mid-Hudson Council; a community
leader, he has always been active with the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, In the last 20 years, Sheriff DuBois regularly attends Eagle
Scout Court of Honor ceremony inductions that occur within the county;
furthermore, he and his wife, Barbara, have two sons, Austin and Grif-
fin, both of whom are Eagle Scouts; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Sheriff DuBois's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Orange County Sheriff Carl E. DuBois upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Citizen of the Year
Award by the Boy Scouts of America Mid-Hudson Council; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sheriff Carl E. DuBois.