Congratulating Randal B. Caldwell upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service to the people of the State of New York

Senate Resolution No. 1956

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING   Randal   B.   Caldwell  upon  the
        occasion of  his  retirement  after  many  years  of
        distinguished  service to the people of the State of
        New York

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
honor  those  distinguished  citizens  who  have  devoted their lives to
public service and, through their dedication and  professionalism,  have
enhanced the institutions they serve; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Randal  B.  Caldwell  upon the occasion of his retirement,
marking the culmination  of  a  long  and  exemplary  career  in  public
service; and

  WHEREAS,  Randal  B.  Caldwell has rendered faithful, conscientious,
and valuable service to the State of New York and to Oneida County  over
the course of decades, earning the admiration and respect of colleagues,
litigants, and the community at large; and

  WHEREAS,  Randal  B.  Caldwell  served  with distinction as a Family
Court Judge, Acting Supreme Court Justice, and Supervising Family  Court
Judge  for  the  Fifth  Judicial  District,  presiding  over complex and
sensitive matters with fairness, integrity, and compassion; and

  WHEREAS, During his judicial tenure, he presided over  the  Juvenile
Treatment  Court  from  2008 to 2015 and served as Lead Judge for Oneida
County in the Child Welfare Court Improvement  Project's  Initiative  to
Enhance  Court  Practices  in Child Welfare Proceedings, demonstrating a
deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and families; and

  WHEREAS, He further served as Chairman of the Oneida  County  Arrest
Diversion Governing Board, as a Family Court representative on the Fifth
Judicial  District  State Standards and Goals Committee, and as Judicial
Representative on the Oneida County Courthouse Renovation Committee; and

  WHEREAS, Randal B. Caldwell also served as Acting Surrogate Judge of
Oneida County in 2009, and as Acting  Supreme  Court  Justice  presiding
over matrimonial matters, the Integrated Domestic Violence Court, and as
Youth Part Judge for Oneida County in Raise the Age matters; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  his  judicial  service,  he  shared  his
knowledge and experience  as  an  Adjunct  Professor  at  Mohawk  Valley
Community  College  from 2007 to 2015, and at Utica College from 2013 to
2014, teaching courses in government, law, and criminal justice; and

  WHEREAS, Prior to his judicial career, Randal B. Caldwell served  as
County  Attorney  for  Oneida  County from 2000 to 2006, acting as Chief
Legal  Officer  and  providing  counsel  to  county   government   while
supervising a wide range of legal matters; and

  WHEREAS,  Randal  B.  Caldwell's  distinguished  legal  career  also
includes service as Town Attorney for the Towns of Marcy and  Deerfield,
private  practice  as a general partner and sole practitioner, and as an
Assistant District  Attorney  in  Oneida  County,  where  he  prosecuted
numerous serious criminal cases; and

  WHEREAS,  He  began his legal career as a Law Clerk to the Honorable
Edward  L.  Snyder  in  the  Court  of  Common  Pleas   in   Brookville,
Pennsylvania; and

  WHEREAS,  Randal  B.  Caldwell  earned  his  Juris  Doctor from Ohio
Northern University Law School, where he served as Associate  Editor  of
the  Law  Review, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
from Utica College of Syracuse University; and

  WHEREAS, His commitment to service extends beyond the courtroom,  as
evidenced  by  his decades-long membership in the Maynard Volunteer Fire
Department, where he has held numerous leadership  roles  and  currently
serves as Assistant Chief, EMT, and RIT Commander; and

  WHEREAS, Randal B. Caldwell has generously provided legal counsel to
several  firefighter  organizations  and  has  been actively involved in
youth athletics as a coach and board member in local baseball and hockey
associations; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, in 2005, he was the recipient of a  Letter  of
Appreciation  from  the  New  York  State Police for his assistance in a
crisis negotiation situation, further  exemplifying  his  dedication  to
public safety; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his illustrious career, Randal B. Caldwell has
demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice,  public  service,  and
the   betterment  of  his  community,  leaving  an  enduring  legacy  of
professionalism and integrity; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate Randal B. Caldwell upon the occasion of his retirement, and
to  express  its  deepest  gratitude  for his outstanding service to the
State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Randal B. Caldwell.