Village Board agenda — September 8, 2026

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PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Detective Paul O’Brien is completing a distinguished 32-year career in law enforcement,
having dedicated his professional life to serving and protecting the residents of Western New York; and

WHEREAS, in 2006, Detective O’Brien joined the East Aurora Police Department, where he has
proudly served the Village of East Aurora primarily as a patrol officer; and

WHEREAS, during his years, Detective O’Brien established himself as an effective, dependable, and
conscientious police officer, with a particular commitment to vehicle and traffic enforcement and
responding to the everyday calls for service that are the foundation of community policing; and

WHEREAS, in 2020, Detective O’Brien was promoted to the rank of Detective, where for the past six
years he has carried significant investigative responsibilities, including crime scene investigation, sex
offender registry management, juvenile offenses, evidence collection and storage, and employment
background investigations; and

WHEREAS, throughout his tenure with the East Aurora Police Department, Detective O’Brien has been
a valued member of the department, consistently demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment,
dedication, and a genuine commitment to serving the community; and

WHEREAS, beyond his official duties, Detective O’Brien has served as a mentor and a trusted resource
to younger officers, sharing his experience and knowledge while helping to guide the next generation of
law enforcement professionals; and

WHEREAS, after 32 years of dedicated service, including 20 years protecting and serving the Village of
East Aurora, Detective Paul O’Brien will retire from law enforcement, leaving behind a legacy of service,
professionalism, and commitment to his fellow officers and the community he has served; and

WHEREAS, the Village of East Aurora recognizes and sincerely appreciates Detective O’Brien’s many
years of dedicated service, sacrifice, and commitment to the safety and well-being of its residents;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Luke E. Wochensky, on behalf of the Village Board and all of our
citizens, extend sincerest appreciation for his distinguished service and best wishes for a very happy
retirement.

  In witness whereof, I have hereunto
  set my hand and caused the seal of
  the Village of East Aurora, New York to
  be affixed this 8th day of September 2026.

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  Luke Wochensky, Mayor