LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Deputy Sheriff James Randall of the
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as recipient of the American Legion Law and Order Award

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Deputy Sheriff James Randall of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Depart-
ment upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the American
Legion Law and Order Award; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated
on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the Law and Order Night dinner hosted by
Army and Navy American Legion Post 61 in Watertown, New York; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department's Law
Enforcement Division since September 24, 2007, Deputy Sheriff James
Randall has exhibited outstanding qualities throughout his employment
with the Department; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff James Randall of the Jefferson County Sher-
iff's Department was nominated for the American Legion Law and Order
Award for his successful capture of a criminal suspect and rescue of an
11 month old kidnapped child on May 21, 2011, after a high speed pursuit
near the Village of Three Mile Bay, New York; 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 Deputy Sheriff James Randall of the Jefferson County Sheriff's
Department upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
American Legion Law and Order Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Deputy Sheriff James Randall of the Jefferson County Sher-
iff's Department.