Honor Detective Bartels' Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 937 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Detective Donald Bartels 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 Donald Bartels 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, Donald Bartels began his illustrious career with the Nassau County Police Department as a police officer on October 23, 1987; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unwavering commitment to the department, Donald Bartels was promoted to Detective on June 20, 1997; he officially retired from this esteemed position on March 1, 2018; and WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Nassau County Police Department, Detective Donald Bartels was truly an invaluable asset to its 3rd Precinct, 2nd Squad and Robbery Squad; in addition, he temporarily served the Juvenile Aid Bureau; and WHEREAS, A resident of East Northport, New York, Detective Donald Bartels has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including Medal of Commendation, Meritorious, Excellent Police Duty and Command Recognition; and WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Detective Donald Bartels 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 wife, Kathleen, and their two daughters, Shannon and Kathleen, 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 Donald Bartels 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 Donald Bartels.