About Lee Teicholz


Lee TeicholzLee Teicholz retired in 2021 from the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles as a Motor Vehicle Operator License Agent. In the Department of Motor Vehicles, this class is accountable for performing a full range of activities in the administration of motor vehicle operator licenses and in the licensing and regulation of commercial and secondary driving school functions.


Lee Teicholz was previously employed as a Charitable Games Liaison Officer with the State of Connecticut Division of Special Revenue, as a Motor Vehicle Inspector with the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and as a Police Officer with the City of Danbury Police Department. Prior to being appointed as a Police Officer, he volunteered as a City of Danbury Constable where he attained the rank of Assistant Chief.


While a Danbury Police Officer, he was assigned to the Department's Traffic Services Unit as an accident reconstructionist.  He received extensive training from IPTM (Institute for Police Technology and Management) and gained valuable experience in the accident reconstruction field as a result of investigating numerous serious injury and fatal motor vehicle accidents. His expertise and knowledge in this field has led to the successful prosecution of numerous motor vehicle cases including, but not limited to such serious charges as Manslaughter II with a Motor Vehicle, Assault 2nd degree with a Motor Vehicle, Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle, and Negligent Homicide with a Motor Vehicle.


Lee Teicholz was an MPTC (Municipal Police Training Council) Provisional Instructor in Accident Investigation and DUI Enforcement and was a Certified Instructor for the LTI (Laser Technology Incorporated) Laser Speed Detection System. He received the Aetna "Eye on DUI" Trailblazers Award in 1991 and the Fairfield County Chapter of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Volunteer Recognition Award in 1992, 1993, and 1994 for his efforts in removing intoxicated drivers from Danbury's city streets.


In 2012, Lee Teicholz created the Veterans Walkway of Honor to commemorate the men and woman who have served in the American military. The Veterans Walkway of Honor is an elegant pathway that can be found at the Danbury War Memorial. The walkway is lined with bricks that display the names, ranks, and service branches of American veterans. Bricks were sold between 2012 and 2024 with the profits going to the Danbury War Memorial and other non-profit veteran organizations.


In 2015, Lee Teicholz added twelve granite pillars to the Veterans Walkway of Honor each displaying a bronze armed forces medallion and plaque representing each of the six veteran organizations within the city.


In 2016, Lee Teicholz organized the effort to recognize Danbury as a Purple Heart City; the fourth such city in the state to be given such an honor and he created two parking spaces at the Danbury War Memorial designated specifically for combat wounded veterans. On August 7th, 2016, Purple Heart Day, a dedication ceremony was held at the Danbury War Memorial.


In 2020, Lee Teicholz was presented a proclamation from Mayor Mark Boughton and the City of Danbury thanking him for his commitment to his community and recognizing him as a patriot and veteran advocate.

 

In 2020, Lee Teicholz organized the effort to move the 10th Mountain Division Mural painted by famed American artist Earl H. Norem which was located inside the shuttered military museum on Park Avenue, Danbury to the New Milford Town Hall.  The mural is now proudly displayed on the second floor located next to the E. Paul Martin Room.


In 2021, Lee Teicholz launched the Hometown Heroes Banner Program in his city.  The program was designed to help communities never forget the brave men and women who served and those serving our nation.  Profits from the program will be used to help support veteran services in the city.


In 2023, Lee Teicholz was the project leader for the restoration of the Danbury Historical Marker located in Elmwood Park.  After years of being subjected to the harsh environment, the marker had reached the point where the paint was peeling and the lettering had become illegible.  The original marker was installed in 1974.


In 2024, Lee Teicholz introduced a Hometown Heroes Banner Program in the Town of Bethel modeling the program which he started in his city after having achieved great success.


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