LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Chief Robert J. Kwiatkowski upon the
occasion of his retirement after 38 years of distinguished service to
the Town of Woodbury 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 commend Chief Robert
J. Kwiatkowski upon the occasion of his retirement after 38 years of
distinguished service to the Town of Woodbury Police Department to be
celebrated with a party held in his honor on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at
the Falkirk Estate and Country Club, Central Valley, New York; on July
1, 2012, he will officially retire; and
WHEREAS, Robert "Bobby" J. Kwiatkowski was born and raised in Central
Valley; growing up he held several jobs including working as a paperboy
for the Central Valley area, and as a caddie at the Central Valley Golf
Course, a job which led to his life-long love of golf; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. Kwiatkowski attended the Monroe-Woodbury School
District and graduated in June of 1966; on September 20, 1966, he
enlisted in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Completing two tours in Vietnam - Indochina, where he was
seriously injured, he continued to serve in the military, rising to the
illustrious rank of Captain; he received an Honorable discharge on
September 3, 1973; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. Kwiatkowski received many honorable medals includ-
ing: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Parachute
Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/dev 60, the Bronze Star Medal, and the
Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Upon his return to his hometown, Robert J. Kwiatkowski became
a Police Officer with the Town of Woodbury Police Department on January
10, 1974; he continued his education and received an associate degree
from Orange County Community College in January of 1980; and
WHEREAS, Officer Robert J. Kwiatkowski was promoted to Sergeant in
August of 1986, and rose to the rank of Chief of Police in April 2000,
the esteemed position from which he is retiring; and
WHEREAS, Chief Robert J. Kwiatkowski hired many officers and dispatch-
ers, and promoted many investigators, sergeants and lieutenants; he has
led the department into the 21st Century with new computer technology
and modern law enforcement advancements; 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
commend Chief Robert J. Kwiatkowski upon the occasion of his retirement
after 38 years of distinguished service to the Town of Woodbury Police
Department, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chief Robert J. Kwiatkowski.