LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring City of Sherrill Police Officer Francis
S. Broski upon the occasion of celebrating 50 years in law enforcement

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote them-
selves 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 City of Sher-
rill Police Officer Francis S. Broski upon the occasion of celebrating
50 years in law enforcement, to be celebrated on Monday, March 14, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Francis Broski started his career as an Oneida County
Sheriff on February 24, 1961; in 1978, he joined the Sherrill Police
Department as a full-time police officer, and in 1983, he was appointed
Chief of the Department serving with this honor until his retirement in
1999; and
WHEREAS, Since his retirement, Officer Francis Broski has continued as
a part-time officer with the Department; he has used his extensive
educational experience and professional qualifications to meet the
public safety needs of the community; he continues to maintain profes-
sional training in order to stay current with the changing role of the
police officer; and
WHEREAS, A men's basketball official for the past 50 years, Officer
Francis Broski also serves on a review board which examines other police
agencies attempting to achieve state accreditation; and
WHEREAS, Under the seasoned leadership of Officer Francis Broski, the
City of Sherrill Police Department excelled in every aspect of profes-
sionalism in the field of law enforcement; 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 City of Sherrill Police Officer Francis S. Broski upon the occa-
sion of celebrating 50 years in law enforcement; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Officer Francis S. Broski.