LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chaplains Christoph Arnold, Peter Vian-
ney, and Joel Gold upon the occasion of their designation for Special
Recognition by the Police Chiefs Association of Ulster County

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
distinguished clergy who devote themselves to serving those such as
Police Officers who protect others and demonstrate 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, These distinguished men of God have always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to their care and have
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of the members of the Police Chiefs Association of Ulster County
and the law enforcement officers who serve throughout Ulster County, New
York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chaplains
Christoph Arnold, Peter Vianney, and Joel Gold upon the occasion of
their designation for Special Recognition by the Police Chiefs Associ-
ation of Ulster County at its Law Enforcement Awards Banquet which was
held at the Diamond Mills and Tavern in Saugerties, New York, on May 5,
2013; and
WHEREAS, Chaplains Christoph Arnold, Peter Vianney, and Joel Gold are
the spiritual guides who are there to help the police officers, the
helpers; for police officers, a day at work does not have boundaries
such as hours, weather, or day of the week, nor do they decide who is
entitled to the services police provide; and
WHEREAS, The police officer sees and serves all, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, 365 days a year; they are there for everything from the
barking dog complaint in the middle of the night to the death scene they
remember too many times a day, knowing full well that the next one might
be worse; and
WHEREAS, When police officers have tragedies in their lives it is not
always easy to share their situations with coworkers or anyone else in
their field of work; their chaplains know police officers are not easy
souls to guide but they take that responsibility on regardless, asking
nothing in return; and
WHEREAS, Chaplains Christoph Arnold, Peter Vianney, and Joel Gold are
there when police officers suffer the loss of a coworker, a family
member or a friend; when police officers experience a horrific event,
they are there with a prayer, a handshake, a shoulder to lean on or an
ear to listen with; and
WHEREAS, Chaplains Christoph Arnold, Peter Vianney, and Joel Gold pray
for the safety of the officers and for their sanity; they give the offi-
cers the courage and reinforcement needed to continue in their endeavors
as peacekeepers and protectors of their community; and, they just
continue doing God's work to keep the officers going when the going is
rough; and
WHEREAS, Chaplain Christoph Arnold, Chaplain Peter Vianney and
Chaplain Joel Gold have taken on a tough road and paved it smoothly for
Ulster County police officers for many years; their service is priceless
and much appreciated, and is never taken for granted; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that dedicated
chaplains such as Chaplain Christoph Arnold, Chaplain Peter Vianney and

Chaplain Joel Gold, distinguished men of God, have always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to those entrusted to their care and have
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of the police officers they serve so well and so unselfishly; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chaplain Christoph Arnold, Chaplain Peter Vianney and Chaplain
Joel Gold, who are worthy and due full praise for their commitment and
noble endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chaplain Christoph Arnold, Chaplain Peter Vianney and
Chaplain Joel Gold.