LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stephen G. Camardese upon the occasion
of his retirement after 31 distinguished years of service to 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 Stephen G.
Camardese upon the occasion of his retirement after 31 distinguished
years of service to the NYPD, to be celebrated on Tuesday, June 5, 2012,
at Battery Gardens; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Camardese was born in Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York;
he is one of three children born to his parents Sonny and Vera
Camardese; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Camardese graduated from Canarsie High School in
1976, and was touted as a gifted football player; he took his football
talents to the world of higher learning and attended the New York Insti-
tute of Technology Old Westbury Campus where he earned his Bachelor of
Science degree; and
WHEREAS, Hired by the New York City Department of Corrections in
December of 1980, Stephen Camardese spent approximately eight months
working as a Corrections Officer; after taking the New York City Police
Officer exam, he was hired by the NYPD and entered the Police Academy in
July of 1981; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Camardese first worked the streets of Brooklyn as a
rookie Police Officer while assigned to Neighborhood Stabilization Unit
13; his next assignment was the 73 Precinct where he patrolled the tough
streets of Brownsville, and produced more than 100 arrests; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Camardese was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in
1984 and was assigned to the 1st Precinct in lower Manhattan; he was
soon transferred to Operation Pressure Point, where he was assigned to
patrol the tough neighborhoods located on Manhattan's lower east side;
and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Stephen Camardese was transferred to the Narcotics
Division of the Organized Crime Control Bureau, where he was assigned to
the Queens Narcotics District; he was eventually transferred to the
Detective Bureau, where he worked in several Queens commands; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Camardese was recognized by his superiors as one of
the Detective Bureau's elite supervisors, and was subsequently promoted
to Sergeant Supervisor of the Detective Squad; he then acquired the rank
of Lieutenant in 1995 and eventually made his way back to the Detective
Bureau, where he earned his reputation as an exemplary supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Camardese commanded the 105, 115, and 30 Detective
Squads, along with the Queens Robbery Squad; he was once again recog-
nized for his achievements as a Commanding Officer in the Detective
Bureau and received the coveted designation as Lieutenant Commander of
the Detective Squad; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, Stephen Camardese finally achieved his dream assign-
ment as the Commanding Officer of the Manhattan South Homicide Squad,
where he has spent the last 13 years of his illustrious NYPD career; and
WHEREAS, As the Commander of the Manhattan South Homicide Squad,
Stephen Camardese effectively commanded Detectives and assisted in solv-

ing some of the most complex, high profile homicide investigations in
the history of the NYPD; 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 Stephen G. Camardese upon the occasion of his retirement after 31
distinguished years of service to the NYPD; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stephen G. Camardese.