LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gerald Gotti upon the occasion of
his retirement after many years of dedicated service in New York State
law enforcement

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 congratulate Gerald
Gotti upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of dedicated
service in New York State law enforcement; this auspicious occasion will
be celebrated on Saturday, February 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, From November 1985 through June 1989, Gerald Gotti was
employed as a Corrections Officer by the Oneida County Sheriff's Depart-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Leaving his employment with the Oneida County Sheriff's
Department in order to continue his career in New York State law
enforcement, Gerald Gotti was a Corrections Officer with the New York
State Department of Corrections from June 1989 until his retirement on
January 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Gerald Gotti served both the Oneida County
Sheriff's Department and New York State Department of Corrections with
distinction; and
WHEREAS, In 1986, Gerald Gotti received the Rookie of the Year Award
for his service with the Oneida County Sheriff's Department as a result
of his exceptional performance on Thanksgiving Day in preventing an
inmate suicide at the Oneida County jail; 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
congratulate Gerald Gotti upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of dedicated service in New York State law enforcement; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gerald Gotti.