Senate Resolution No. 2817
BY: Senator BROOKS
COMMENDING Pete Paterson upon the occasion of his
retirement after 13 years of dedicated service as
First Vice President of the Nassau County Police
Benevolence Association on June 9, 2022
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those
esteemed individuals who distinguish themselves in service to the cause
of working men and women in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Pete
Paterson upon the occasion of his retirement after 13 years of dedicated
service as 1st Vice President of the Nassau County Police Benevolence
Association, to be celebrated at a Retirement Party on Thursday, June 9,
2022, at The Fox Hollow in Woodbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, Pete Paterson began his long and distinguished career in
law enforcement on May 31, 1985, with the 3rd Precinct Patrol in Nassau
County; on December 31, 2021, he retired after 36 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Always concerned for the well-being of his police brothers
and sisters, Pete served as the Delegate of the 3rd Precinct Patrol from
January 27, 1992 to January 20, 2005; and
WHEREAS, From January 20, 2005 to May 17, 2008, Officer Pete
Paterson was the Corresponding Secretary of the Nassau County Police
Benevolence Association (PBA); he was then elected to the position of
First Vice President of the PBA, the title from which he officially
retired on December 29, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Pete Paterson has displayed
throughout his life; 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 Pete Paterson upon the occasion of his retirement after 13 years
of dedicated service as First Vice President of the Nassau County Police
Benevolence Association on June 9, 2022, and to wish him continued
success in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Pete Paterson.
