Amador County - The Amador County Board of Supervisors presented a resolution Tuesday honoring John D’Agostini for 17 years of service to Amador County.

Numerous public officials and co-workers were on hand to show their appreciation for D’Agostini, who was elected Sheriff of El Dorado County on November 2nd, 2010.

The resolution was read aloud by Chairman Brian Oneto. It proclaims: “John is widely recognized and respected as one of the best narcotics officers to ever serve in Amador County.”

“It is indeed bittersweet that someone who has served our county so long…and so faithfully is departing,” said District Attorney Todd Riebe. “It is a testament to the kind of talent that this office and this county produces, and a testament to local law enforcement.”

Sheriff Martin Ryan said he is proud of what D’Agostini has accomplished with his “personal integrity and gifts.” He joked that “our plan to take over El Dorado County is working,” noting some former Amador County employees, including El Dorado County Administrative Officer Terri Daly, who have taken high ranking jobs in El Dorado County.

D’Agostini thanked everyone in attendance, including his coworkers, Sheriff Ryan, and his wife “for putting up with him.” He called Riebe a “truly good leader.”

The Supervisors also made comments. Ted Novelli said D’Agostini’s success is “a reflection of…the great camaraderie, great staff and people working day in and day out” at the Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office. John Plasse said “we know you’ll do us proud over there in El Dorado County.”

D’Agostini began his long local career in law enforcement as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Amador County Sheriff’s Office in 1993. He was hired as a Deputy Sheriff in 1994, performing duties as the Chief Deputy Coroner, property crimes investigator, narcotics investigator, field training officer, COPS program officer and SWAT sniper. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2001. In 2003, he was hired as a District Attorney Investigator II, performing duties as a general criminal investigator, witness relocation and assistance investigator, Range Master, Armorer and ACCNET Supervisor.

D’Agostini begins his new role as El Dorado County Sheriff on January 11th, 2011.

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