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Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced legislation honoring former Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian "Butch" Anderson by designating the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building." 

Congressman Lawler announced the legislation at a press conference where he was joined by Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, Sheriff Kirk Imperati, Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt, East Fishkill Town Supervisor Nick D'Alessandro, Beekman Town Supervisor Mary Covucci, other county and local officials, and members of Sheriff Anderson's family.

"Sheriff Anderson lived a life marked by commitment, bravery, and an unwavering sense of duty," said Congressman Lawler. "His life is a tapestry of service, woven with the threads of courage, leadership, and community spirit."

"This is not just a recognition of his service but a tribute to a life that has profoundly impacted our community," Congressman Lawler continued. "In renaming the Holmes Post Office, we ensure that future generations will know the name Sheriff Butch Anderson, not just as a law enforcement hero, but as a pillar of Dutchess County, a role model of public service, and a true hero of our community."

"He was larger than life and he really lived by the mantra ‘treat people the way you would want to be treated,’" said Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino. "He treated each and every one of us like family."

"He was a tremendous man. He loved Pawling. He loved Dutchess County. He loved being a cop. He loved being Sheriff," said Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati. "He was a man’s man. He led from the front and not from behind. He was a great boss and a great friend. He taught me so many things, and I owe a lot of my success to him and my parents."

"From fifty plus years of being in law enforcement, he was a man who if he dedicated to something, he poured his whole heart and soul into it," said Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt. "We are truly blessed forever to have known him and to have been able to serve by him."

"He was everybody’s sheriff. He was there for all of us," said East Fishkill Town Supervisor Nick D’Alessandro. "He made this county great. He continues to have an impression on all of us. And he epitomized what it is to be a sheriff."

"Today honors Sheriff Anderson but also all the men and women who serve and protect our communities," said Beekman Town Supervisor Mary Covucci. "It is with deep appreciation we thank the good Lord for blessing us with their unselfish service to our communities."

Adrian "Butch" Anderson began his career in law enforcement in 1970 when he was appointed Deputy Sheriff in the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. He served in the Uniform Patrol Division and was promoted to Detective in 1974. In 1983, he was elected Mayor of the Village of Pawling and served in that capacity for eight years. Anderson was elected Dutchess County Sheriff in 1999. He passed away on September 29, 2021, during his sixth term.

New York's 17th Congressional District is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.