LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring New York State Police Investigator
Frederick J. Jimenez on his retirement from the New York State Police
Department after 27 years of distinguished service

WHEREAS, The quality of life in the communities of the State of New York
is largely reflective of the commitment and dedication demonstrated by
members of the agencies which serve to protect, preserve, and maintain
public order; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who devote their life's work and
purpose to public service, contributing to the care and welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
acknowledge and pay tribute to New York State Police Investigator
Frederick J. Jimenez upon the occasion of his retirement after more than
27 years of distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, Freddy J., as he is known to many, grew up in Long Island; in
1986 he attended and graduated from the New York State Police Academy;
and
WHEREAS, Upon his graduation from the State Police Academy Trooper
Frederick J. Jimenez began his career in Sullivan County at the State
Police Ferndale Barracks; in 1987 Trooper Jimenez was assigned to the
State Police Barracks in Monroe, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1993 Trooper Jimenez was promoted to the rank of Investi-
gator and was assigned to the State Police barracks in Newburgh; and
WHEREAS, During his career Investigator Jimenez was assigned to the
New York State Police Narcotics Task Force in Troop F, State Police
Monroe, New York; he also served as the State Police liaison with the
New York State Parks Police, with State Police Wurtsboro, and with the
Special Investigations Unit in Wappinger; and
WHEREAS, Among the many distinguished accomplishments he achieved
during his career, Investigator Jimenez was in New York City during the
tragic events of 9/11 assisting in the recovery effort and criminal
investigation; Investigator Jimenez served recently in Long Island
during Super Storm Sandy; and
WHEREAS, Frederick J. Jimenez proudly and ably served the residents of
New York State for more than 27 years; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Warwick, New York, Investigator Jimenez intends
to spend his retirement years there enjoying his retirement umpiring
local College baseball and refereeing High School and College football;
and
WHEREAS, Highly praised and justly recognized, Frederick J. Jimenez
has earned the admiration, esteem and respect of his colleagues, many of
whom will gather on June 1, 2013 to honor him and to wish him well, and
of the communities he has served so well for so many years; and
WHEREAS, As Investigator Jimenez completes his distinguished 27-year
career as a law enforcement officer, the dedicated efforts of public
servants, such as Investigator Jimenez, who devote their lives to the
preservation of order and the protection of others truly merit the due
praise and just recognition of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor New York State Police Investigator Frederick J. Jimenez upon the
occasion of his retirement from the New York State Police Department
after 27 years of distinguished service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Investigator Frederick J. Jimenez.