Honor Retiring Deputy Howe

Senate Resolution No. 1356 BY: Senator AKSHAR HONORING Deputy Sheriff Sheri L. Howe upon the occasion of her retirement after more than 20 years of distinguished service to the Chenango County Sheriff's Office 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 honor Deputy Sheriff Sheri L. Howe upon the occasion of her retirement after more than 20 years of distinguished service to the Chenango County Sheriff's Office; and WHEREAS, Sheri L. Howe began her illustrious career as a Correction Officer with the Chenango County Sheriff's Office in 1994; she went on to become a Deputy Sheriff in October of 1997, the esteemed position from which she retired in June, 2016; and WHEREAS, A true asset to her profession, Sheri L. Howe has served in several capacities some of which include Grant Program Administrator, SJS System Administrator, Mobile Tec System Administrator and Instructor, as well as Safe Child ID System Administrator and County Coordinator; and WHEREAS, In addition, as a Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor, Sheri L. Howe has properly installed approximately 1,300 car seats; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Sheri L. Howe serves as Southern Tier Region Vice President of the New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards, Southern Tier Regional Coordinator for the New York State Child Passenger Safety Advisory Board, Chenango County Youth Bureau Board President, and Chenango County Traffic Safety Board Secretary; 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 Deputy Sheriff Sheri L. Howe upon the occasion of her retirement after more than 20 years of distinguished service to the Chenango County Sheriff's Office; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Deputy Sheriff Sheri L. Howe.