Senate Resolution No. 3304
BY: Senator GRIFFO
CONGRATULATING Rome Police Captain Edwin A.
D'Alessandro upon the occasion of his retirement
after 23 years of distinguished service to the field
of 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 congratulate Rome
Police Captain Edwin A. D'Alessandro upon the occasion of his retirement
after 23 years of distinguished service to the field of law enforcement;
he will officially retire on Thursday, July 30, 2020, after which he
will transition into a part-time security officer with the Rome City
School District; and
WHEREAS, Growing up in Utica, New York, Edwin A. D'Alessandro
graduated from Notre Dame High School; he went on to earn a degree from
SUNY Oneonta in 1997, and completed the Mohawk Valley Police Academy
later that same year; and
WHEREAS, Edwin A. D'Alessandro began his illustrious career in law
enforcement as a deputy with the Sheriff's Office before making a
lateral transfer to the Rome Police Department in July of 2000; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Edwin A. D'Alessandro was promoted to the rank of
investigator when he joined the Child Advocacy Center (CAC), serving as
Rome's representative until 2008, and then again from 2015 to 2019; and
WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unwavering commitment to the
department, Edwin A. D'Alessandro was then promoted to detective in
2008, and captain in 2019, the esteemed position from which he will
retire; and
WHEREAS, Reflecting on his extraordinary career, Captain Edwin A.
D'Alessandro is most proud of his work as an FBI-trained crisis
negotiator, and his perfect record of taking down countless barricaded
subjects without a single injury; and
WHEREAS, A third generation law enforcement officer, Captain Edwin
A. D'Alessandro's father, Enrico, was a captain with the Sheriff's
Office and continues to work part-time for the department after his own
retirement, and his grandfather, D. Antonio, served with the Utica Parks
Police Department until his death in 1956; and
WHEREAS, In his well-deserved retirement, Edwin A. D'Alessandro
plans to devote more time to coaching his children in little league in
the Town of Lee, and is looking forward to spending more time with his
family; and
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Captain Edwin A. D'Alessandro
rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Rome Police
Department, earning him the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Alicia, and their
two children, 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 Rome Police Captain Edwin A. D'Alessandro upon the occasion
of his retirement after 23 years of distinguished service to the field
of law enforcement; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Rome Police Captain Edwin A. D'Alessandro.
