LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David M. Campbell upon the occasion of
his retirement from the NYPD

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 David M.
Campbell upon the occasion of his retirement from the NYPD; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Commander Detective David Campbell is a native of
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; he was appointed to the New York City Housing
Police Department and began his career on patrol in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Commander Detective Campbell was promoted to
Sergeant in June of 1991; Lieutenant in December of 1994; and as Lieu-
tenant Commander Detective Squad in April of 2001; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Commander Detective Campbell most recently served
as Squad Commander for the NYPD FBI Task Forces; he was also a Commander
in the Joint Terrorist Task Force in Brooklyn South, Staten Island and
Manhattan North Narcotics Boroughs; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the 194th Session of the FBI National Academy,
David Campbell completed the Law Enforcement Executive Development
Series at Princeton University; he attended the United States Naval
Academy and John Jay College of Criminal Justice where he received a
Master's of Public Administration degree; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Commander Detective David Campbell's professional
memberships include: United States Naval Academy Alumni Association,
Naval Academy Association of New York, FBI National Academy Associates,
Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, The American Academy
for Professional Law Enforcement, International Association of Chiefs of
Police, Pi Alpha Alpha -- Public Administration National Honor Society,
Honor Legion, Emerald Society, Holy Name Society, Fraternal Order of
Police and National Eagle Scout Association, Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Michele, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices 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 David M. Campbell upon the occasion of his retirement from the
NYPD; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David M. Campbell.