LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Police Chief Harold Lewis Orelup upon
the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service
to the Village of Schoharie 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
Harold Lewis Orelup upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years
of distinguished service to the Village of Schoharie Police Department,
to be celebrated on Friday, June 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Harold Lewis Orelup began his illustrious career as a Deputy
Sheriff for Albany County, where he quickly rose to the rank of
Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Police Chief Harold Lewis Orelup has also served as a
Correction Officer for New York State Department of Corrections and
Community Supervision, and as a Probation Officer for Albany County, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, Police Chief Harold Lewis Orelup began working for
the Village of Schoharie Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Police Chief Harold Lewis Orelup has not only
helped to uphold the law and protect the citizens of Schoharie County,
but has been instrumental in aiding his community during several signif-
icant natural disasters including the Tornado of 1989, the Schoharie
Creek flood of 1996, and Hurricane Irene in 2011; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, June, and his chil-
dren, Deborah, Samantha, Andrew, and Alicia, and their spouses, as well
as his grandchildren, Joshua, Rachel, Olivia, and Oskar, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; 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 Harold Lewis Orelup upon the occasion of his retire-
ment after 30 years of distinguished service to the Village of Schoharie
Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Police Chief Harold Lewis Orelup.