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The Yorktown Christopher Columbus Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary on October 5, 2007, with a gala dinner dance and award presentation to honor a member who has long served the Westchester community.
The society is honoring Eugene Tumolo, Chief of Peekskill Police, who has been a member of the Society since 1999.
“The Yorktown Christopher Columbus Society is one of the longest serving society chapters in Westchester County with a membership of committed citizens who contribute unselfish service to their communities,� said Bob Giordano, President, Yorktown Christopher Columbus Society. “Police Chief Tumolo has worked closely with local community groups for many years, as well as initiate valuable policing initiatives throughout Peekskill and surrounding communities.�
Chief Tumolo will be honored for his outstanding service, including his role in transforming the Peekskill Police Department into one of the most progressive, well-equipped and trained law enforcement agencies in New York. He was instrumental in developing a highly trained and equipped tactical response unit and full time narcotics and anti-crime units. Chief Tumolo has been the recipient of numerous awards and commendations from local fraternal organizations and community groups.
Before his current position, Chief Tumolo served in every position in the Peekskill Police Department, beginning as a patrol officer in 1968. He was promoted to detective in 1974, uniformed sergeant in 1977, lieutenant in 1985 and Captain in 1988. He commanded both the uniformed and detective divisions until his promotion to Chief of Police.
Chief Tumolo and his wife Heidi have three children. He has served as president of the New York State Chiefs of Police Association and Westchester County Chiefs of Police, as well as served on numerous New York State policymaking criminal justice committees.
The society’s Golden Anniversary dinner dance will be held on October 5, 2007 at the Colonial Terrace 119 Oregon Road Cortland Manor, New York, beginning with a cocktail hour at 8 PM.
The admission price is $80 per person, with door prizes and a 50/50 raffle for a $5,000 first prize $5,000.00
The Christopher Columbus Society was established as a social club, but annually contributes funds to community charitable causes, as well as educational scholarships.
For more information, please contact Bob Giordano, (914) 874-4347 (rgiord19@optonline.net). Make checks payable to the Yorktown Christopher Columbus Society, PO Box 202, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598