Senate Resolution No. 937

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Detective Donald Bartels upon the
occasion of his retirement after 32 years of
distinguished service to the Nassau County Police
Department

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 congratulate
Detective Donald Bartels upon the occasion of his retirement after 32
years of distinguished service to the Nassau County Police Department,
to be recognized at the Robbery Squad Retirement Celebration on
Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Coral House, Baldwin, New York; and

WHEREAS, Donald Bartels began his illustrious career with the Nassau
County Police Department as a police officer on October 23, 1987; and

WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unwavering commitment to the
department, Donald Bartels was promoted to Detective on June 20, 1997;
he officially retired from this esteemed position on March 1, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Nassau County Police
Department, Detective Donald Bartels was truly an invaluable asset to
its 3rd Precinct, 2nd Squad and Robbery Squad; in addition, he
temporarily served the Juvenile Aid Bureau; and

WHEREAS, A resident of East Northport, New York, Detective Donald
Bartels has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades,
including Medal of Commendation, Meritorious, Excellent Police Duty and
Command Recognition; and

WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Detective Donald Bartels
rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Nassau
County Police Department, earning him the admiration, esteem and
affection of his colleagues; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Kathleen, and their
two daughters, Shannon and Kathleen, 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 Detective Donald Bartels upon the occasion of his
retirement after 32 years of distinguished service to the Nassau County
Police Department; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Detective Donald Bartels.