New York J 2356: Congratulating Delaware County Undersheriff Timothy M. Buckley upon the occasion of his retirement after 26 years of distinguished service to the field of law enforcement

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Senate Resolution No. 2356
Senator AKSHARBY:
Delaware County UndersheriffCONGRATULATING
Timothy M. Buckley upon the occasion of his
retirement after 26 years of distinguished service
to the field of law enforcement
It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize andWHEREAS,
honor those distinguished officers 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
Within every community of the State of New York there areWHEREAS,
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
This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulateWHEREAS,
Delaware County Undersheriff Timothy M. Buckley upon the occasion of his
retirement after 26 years of distinguished service to the field of law
enforcement; and
Timothy M. Buckley began his illustrious law enforcementWHEREAS,
career in 1996 working for various Police Departments in Delaware and
Chenango Counties, including the Hancock, Deposit, Afton, Bainbridge,
Greene and Walton Police Departments; and
In 1998, he moved on to the Chenango County Sheriff'sWHEREAS,
Office where he served as Deputy Sheriff as well as a School Resource
Officer within the Afton, Bainbridge, Oxford and South Otselic School
Districts; and
During this time, Timothy M. Buckley became a part-timeWHEREAS,
Deputy with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office before transferring to
full time in 2000; and
Throughout his tenure, Timothy M. Buckley climbed the ranksWHEREAS,
from Deputy Sheriff to Investigator and Lieutenant before being
appointed Undersheriff in 2018, the esteemed position from which he will
officially retire; and
Furthermore, this extraordinary man served as InvestigatorWHEREAS,
and Senior Investigator with the Delaware County Department of Social
Services Special Investigations Unit; and
With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to hisWHEREAS,
profession, Timothy M. Buckley graduated from Monroe Community College
Criminal Investigations School before completing the Police
Supervisors/Supervision Course and Civil School Phase one and two; and
In addition, he is a former Law Enforcement AccreditationWHEREAS,

Manager, Henry F. Williams Homicide Seminar graduate and former
Assistant Director of the Delaware County Law Enforcement Academy; and
Assigned as the County's first full time NarcoticsWHEREAS,
Investigator, Timothy M. Buckley earned several certifications related
to narcotics investigations and clandestine lab investigations, as well
as certifications for Emergency Management by the US Federal Emergency
Management Agency; and
Timothy M. Buckley has been the proud recipient of numerousWHEREAS,
awards and accolades, including the Dr. Gerard Burday Professional
Excellence Award from the A.R.C. of Delaware County, and several
Certificates of Merit, Agency Awards and Recognitions for Impeccable
Levels of Service and Perfect Attendance; and
Undersheriff Timothy M. Buckley, with his proficientWHEREAS,
leadership and love for Delaware County, truly epitomized the roll of a
community police officer; he tirelessly and selflessly served the
residents of his beloved community with compassion, integrity, and
fairness, attributes which will forever serve as an example for his
fellow officers; and
With him throughout has been his beloved wife, Sandi, whoWHEREAS,
feels privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his many
achievements; and
It is the sense of this Legislative Body that thoseWHEREAS,
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
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
honor Delaware County Undersheriff Timothy M. Buckley upon the occasion
of his retirement, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and
be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Delaware County Undersheriff Timothy M. Buckley.