Senate Resolution No. 938
BY: Senator KAPLAN
CONGRATULATING Detective William Butler 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 William Butler 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, William Butler began his illustrious career with the Nassau
County Police Department as a police officer on July 18, 1986; and
WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unwavering commitment to the
department, William Butler was promoted to Detective on April 16, 1993;
he officially retired from this esteemed position on August 30, 2018;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Nassau County Police
Department, Detective William Butler was truly an invaluable asset to
its 4th Precinct, 4th Squad and Robbery Squad; and
WHEREAS, In addition, he was temporarily assigned to the Narcotics
Bureau, Narcotics Enforcement Team, Homicide Squad, Crimes Against
Property Squad and 3rd Squad; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Elmont, New York, Detective William Butler
has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including
Detective of the Month and Meritorious recognition; and
WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Detective William Butler
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 three children, William,
Brandin and Jordan, 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 William Butler 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 William Butler.
