LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Major Edward Raso upon the occasion of
his retirement after 32 years of distinguished service to the New York
State Police

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding; this Legislative Body is moved to honor
those who preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly their
unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of their
duties; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Major Edward Raso upon the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of
distinguished service to the New York State Police, to be celebrated at
a party held in his honor on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Anthony's Pier
9, New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, Edward Raso earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political
Science from Brooklyn College, and a Masters degree in Public Adminis-
tration from Marist College; in addition, he is a graduate of the FBI
National Academy, Certified New York State Police Defensive Tactics
Instructor, Certified New York State Emergency Medical Technician, and
serves on the New York State Counter Terrorism Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation from the State Police Academy, Edward Raso
entered New York State Police service on October 19, 1981; he was
assigned to road patrol as a Trooper at SP Middletown for 6 years, and
subsequently appointed as an Investigator in the Bureau of Criminal
Investigation on October 29, 1987; and
WHEREAS, Edward Raso served in many stations of Troop F, including the
Troop F Narcotics Unit where his duties consisted of conducting criminal
and undercover investigations; he was promoted to BCI Lieutenant on
February 28, 1992, and served briefly in Troop E, Canandaigua, before
returning to Troop F, Middletown, where he was responsible for oversee-
ing and supervising major criminal investigations; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to Captain on January 1, 1998, Edward Raso was
assigned as the Zone Commander in Troop C, Binghamton, in charge of all
State Police operations in Broome and Delaware County; on July 30, 1998,
he was transferred to Troop T, Newburgh, where he commanded a highway
patrol Zone on the New York State Thruway; and
WHEREAS, On June 1, 2006, Edward Raso was promoted to the esteemed
position of Major and appointed as the Troop Commander of Troop F, in
charge of all State Police operations in Rockland, Orange, Sullivan,
Ulster, and Greene Counties; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 30 years, Robbin,
and their two children, Edward and Jennifer, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Major Edward Raso upon the occasion of his retirement after 32
years of distinguished service to the New York State Police; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Major Edward Raso.