Assembly Resolution No. 985

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

COMMENDING Captain David Mickle upon the occasion
of his retirement after 27 years of service to the
Utica Police Department

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers 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 commend Captain
David Mickle upon the occasion of his retirement after 27 years of
service to the Utica Police Department; he will officially retire from
the Department on March 27, 2020; and

WHEREAS, David Mickle was born to Joyce and Arnie Mickle in Utica,
New York, where he was a student at John F. Kennedy High School; after
graduating, he attended the Utica Police Academy; and

WHEREAS, Captain David Mickle began his esteemed law enforcement
career, spanning almost three decades, with the Utica Police Department
in 1993; throughout his many years of service, he worked in several
departments including Internal Affairs, Uniform Patrol Division, and the
Tactical Unit; and

WHEREAS, As Administrative Division Commander, Captain David Mickle
oversaw an $18 million budget on behalf of the Department, and
supervised fleet management, police recruiting and training, human
resources, grants, information technology systems, department
accreditation, and evidence processing and storage; and

WHEREAS, In 2010, Lieutenant David Mickle was promoted to the
esteemed rank of Captain; in 2013, he and his staff led a successful
recruiting campaign which resulted in a record high of 508 candidates
taking the police civil service exam; and

WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his
profession and community, Captain David Mickle was the recipient of
numerous awards and accolades including the 2006 Ed Ruffing Superior
Officer of the Year Award and was named the 2014 Police Officer of the
Year by the American Legion Utica Post 229; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Tammy, and their
daughter, Hannah, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life
and rejoice in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Captain David Mickle truly served
the residents of the City of Utica with compassion, integrity, and

fairness, attributes which will forever serve as an example for his
fellow officers; 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
commend Captain David Mickle upon the occasion of his retirement after
27 years of service to the Utica 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 Captain David Mickle.