LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Officer Terry Mayone upon the occasion
of his retirement from the Village of Saugerties 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 Terry
Mayone upon the occasion of his retirement from the Village of Sauger-
ties Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Terry Mayone of the Village of Saugerties
Police Department has announced his retirement after 25 years and 8
months of honorable service; he started his career on July 16, 1984 and
served until March 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Officer Mayone received several awards and other police cita-
tions throughout his career; he also was recognized by several other law
enforcement and government agencies, which are: the Ulster County Police
Chiefs Association, the New York State Police Chiefs Association, the
New York State Conference of Mayors, the New York State Assembly, the
New York State Senate, the New York State Police, the Ulster County
Legislature, the Ulster County Shields, the Village Board of Saugerties,
and the Village of Saugerties Police Department; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, Officer Mayone implemented the Boat Patrol for his
department in the upper and lower Esopus Creek; in 1993, he received an
award for Policeman of the Year from the Village of Saugerties; and
WHEREAS, In November of 2001, Officer Mayone received a Life Saving
Award, which involved a water safety rescue and resulted in saving the
life of a woman; in April of 2002, he made one of the Department's larg-
est drug arrests; 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 Terry Mayone upon the occasion of his retirement from the
Village of Saugerties Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Police Officer Terry Mayone.