LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Police Chief Reevie A. Rockhill upon the
occasion of his retirement from the Carthage 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 Police Chief
Reevie A. Rockhill upon the occasion of his retirement from the Carthage
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Reevie A. Rockhill served his country as a Sergeant of the
Marine Corps for five years before entering a career in law enforcement
with the Barre Town, Vermont police force; and
WHEREAS, Reevie A. Rockhill was hired as a Carthage police officer in
1992 and, since 2002, has rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable
service as Chief of the Carthage Police Department; and
WHEREAS, His achievements as police chief included the introduction of
coldwater rescue training for the Carthage police force, and working
with local teenagers to establish a skateboard park for the village; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Chief of the Department, Reevie A. Rock-
hill has served with loyalty, honor and distinction; 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 Reevie A. Rockhill upon the occasion of his retire-
ment from the Carthage Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Police Chief Reevie A. Rockhill.