Honor Sheriff Phil Povero

Senate Resolution No. 5114 BY: Senator HELMING HONORING Sheriff Phil C. Povero upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Exceptional Service Award by the Victor-Farmington Rotary Club on May 16, 2018 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, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sheriff Phil C. Povero upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Exceptional Service Award by the Victor-Farmington Rotary Club to be celebrated at its Annual Police Appreciation Dinner, in conjunction with the observance of National Police Memorial Day, on Wednesday, May

16, 2018, at Finn's Tap Room in Victor, New York; and WHEREAS, In addition, Sheriff Phil C. Povero will receive the Paul Harris Fellow Award; and WHEREAS, Rotary International is dedicated to the development of fellowship and understanding among business and professional leaders, the promotion of community-betterment endeavors and of high standards in business and professional practices, and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace; and WHEREAS, Each year the Victor-Farmington Rotary Club proudly commends individuals who exemplify those principles; Sheriff Phil C. Povero truly merits such recognition; and WHEREAS, A 27-year veteran of the Ontario County Sheriff's Department, Phil C. Povero is the longest serving Sheriff in the history of Ontario County, and currently, is the longest serving Sheriff in New York State; after almost three decades of service, he will officially retire from this position at the end of 2018; and WHEREAS, In 1972, Phil C. Povero began his distinguished career as a corrections and communications officer with the Ontario County Sheriff's Department; the next year, he was assigned to road patrol duties; Officer Povero assumed the position of Criminal Investigator in 1977; and WHEREAS, Investigator Phil C. Povero was elected Sheriff of Ontario County in 1990; for his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his community, he was the recipient of the 2018 Sheriff Grover Cleveland Award, New York State Sheriff's Association's highest award; and WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Cyndie, who has shown him love and support and rejoices 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 honor Sheriff Phil C. Povero upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Exceptional Service Award by the Victor-Farmington Rotary Club on May 16, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sheriff Phil C. Povero.