Senate Resolution No. 1287

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Police Chief Dominick Hiffa upon the
occasion of his retirement after 38 years of
distinguished service in law enforcement

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Police Chief
Dominick Hiffa upon the occasion of his retirement after 38 years of
distinguished service to his community and the State of New York; he
will officially retire on his birthday, June 6, 2019; and

WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious occasion, a party will be held
in his honor on Saturday, June 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dominick Hiffa graduated from New York Mills High School in
1979; he began his law enforcement career in December of 1981; and

WHEREAS, From 1981 to 1984, Dominick Hiffa worked for the New York
Mills Police Department; afterwards, he moved to the New Hartford Police
Department where he worked for a year; and

WHEREAS, On May 6, 1986, Dominick Hiffa joined Whitesboro Police
Department, where he stayed for the remainder of his career; on
September 23, 1990, he was promoted to Police Chief, the esteemed title
from which he retired; and

WHEREAS, With a sense of civic responsibility, this remarkable man
made public service a lifetime commitment; Police Chief Dominick Hiffa
was a lifetime active member of the New York State Chiefs Association; a
lifetime active member of the New York Mills Fire Department, joining
the day he turned 18; and was named Officer of the Year in 2014; and

WHEREAS, Under the seasoned leadership of Police Chief Dominick
Hiffa, the Whitesboro Police Department excelled in every aspect of
professionalism in the field of law enforcement; 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 Dominick Hiffa upon the occasion of retiring after

many years of distinguished service in law enforcement; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Police Chief Dominick Hiffa.