LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sheriff John P. Burns upon the occa-
sion of his retirement after more than 30 years of distinguished service
to Jefferson County

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 John P. Burns
upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 30 years of distin-
guished service to Jefferson County law enforcement, including 12 years
as Sheriff of Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, John P. Burns is a graduate of Immaculate Heart Central High
School, and attended Jefferson Community College; he also graduated from
the Canton Police Academy in Canton, New York, and the National Sher-
iffs' Institute in Longmont, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, John P. Burns began his esteemed law enforcement career,
which spanned three decades, as a police officer with the Dexter, Brown-
ville and Glen Park Tri Village police departments; he was then
appointed Police Chief of the Alexandria Bay Police Department, and in
1983, was hired as Deputy Sheriff with the Jefferson County Sheriffs
office, where he was assigned to road patrol; and
WHEREAS, In 1987, John P. Burns was promoted to Detective, where he
worked in the narcotics area for six years; in 2002, he was first
elected Jefferson County Sheriff, and, subsequently, re-elected in 2006
and 2010; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career John P. Burns has dedicated himself to
numerous local causes to the benefit of his community, serving with
extraordinary diligence and dedication to Jefferson County and its citi-
zens; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body that those dedi-
cated public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preser-
vation 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 John P. Burns upon the occasion of his retirement after more than
30 years of distinguished service to Jefferson County law enforcement,
including 12 years as Sheriff of Jefferson County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John P. Burns.