LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Police Chief Frederick Vincent Capozzi
upon the occasion of his retirement from the Seneca Falls Police after
many years of dedicated service

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 Police Chief
Frederick Vincent Capozzi upon the occasion of his retirement from the
Seneca Falls Police Department after 39 years of dedicated law enforce-
ment experience including 25 years as Village Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Frederick Vincent Capozzi was responsible
for overseeing the operations of the village police force to include
fiscal, personnel management, Public Safety, scheduling, and had full
authority for decision-making on all cases; and
WHEREAS, Before moving his way up the ranks to hold the esteemed posi-
tion of Seneca Falls Chief of Police, Frederick Vincent Capozzi started
out as a member of the Seneca County Sheriff Department in 1973; three
years later he become a Village Police Officer, and in 1982 was named
Police Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, A 1973 graduate of Mynderse Academy High School, Frederick
Vincent Capozzi went on to attend Auburn Community College in Auburn,
New York, from which he earned his Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal
Justice in 1975, and in 1991, graduated from the FBI National Academy,
Quantico, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, Frederick Vincent Capozzi
always remained dedicated to furthering his education within his field,
constantly earning new credentials including Criminal Justice Management
from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1981, Criminal Justice Admin-
istration from University of Virginia in 1991, and Criminal Justice
Management from the Rural Executive Management Institute in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstint-
ingly, Frederick Vincent Capozzi has been a member of various management
boards to include University of Arkansas, Little Rock National Center
for Rural Law Enforcement, Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Training Commit-
tee, Criminal Justice Advisory Board, Traffic Safety Board, and Seneca
County 911 Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Among his many accolades, Frederick Vincent Capozzi has been
the proud recipient of multiple awards including, Lifesaving Awards,
Community Service Awards, Officer of the Year Awards, United Way Volun-
teer of the Year Award, and the Grand Cordom Award; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Denise Capozzi, and
his children, Aaron and Adam, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 Police Chief Frederick Vincent Capozzi upon the occasion of his

retirement from the Seneca Falls Police Department after many years of
dedicated service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frederick Vincent Capozzi, 43 Green Street, Seneca Falls, New
York 13148.