Senate Resolution No. 502

BY: Senator LAVALLE

CONGRATULATING James L. Hughes upon the occasion
of his retirement after more than 40 years of
dedicated service to the Suffolk County Police
Department

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished 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, The quality of life in these communities 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate James
L. Hughes upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 40 years
of dedicated service to the Suffolk County Police Department to be
celebrated on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Majestic Gardens, Rocky Point,
New York; 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; James L. Hughes
is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, Born on February 28, 1951, in Valley Stream, New York,
James L. Hughes is the oldest of five children; he graduated from Saint
Anthony's High School before earning an Associate's degree in Criminal
Justice from Suffolk County Community College; and

WHEREAS, James L. Hughes began his illustrious career in law
enforcement with the Suffolk County Police Department on July 10, 1978,
during which time he served as a Police Officer in the 3rd Precinct
Patrol, Street Crime and Crime Control units; and

WHEREAS, After being promoted to Detective on August 11, 1986, James
L. Hughes valiantly served with the homicide squad from February 15,
1988 until July 9, 2007, when he transferred to the Union Office as
Suffolk Detectives Association's 2nd Vice President; and

WHEREAS, James L. Hughes climbed the ranks to become 1st Vice
President on August 6, 2010, and President on January 3, 2017, the
esteemed position from which he officially retired on January 28, 2019;
and

WHEREAS, A true asset to his profession, James L. Hughes has been a
tireless advocate for police officers throughout the State since 2002,
as a member of the legislative committee of the New York State
Association of PBA's; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ann, and his three
children, Jim Jr., Krystle and Ayden, as well as one granddaughter,
Jenna, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his many
achievements; 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
congratulate James L. Hughes upon the occasion of his retirement after
more than 40 years of dedicated service to the Suffolk County Police
Department, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James L. Hughes.