LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Police Officer John Nevandro upon the
occasion of his designation by Friends of Kaiser Park as a recipient of
its Community Service Award on May 7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations
and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry and are greatly enriched, as well, by the availability
of exceptional cultural and recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Police Officer John Nevandro, upon the occasion of his designation by
Friends of Kaiser Park as a recipient of its 2009 Community Service
Award; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer John Nevandro, 60th Precinct Community Affairs
Officer, will be honored at Friends of Kaiser Park's Awards Dinner, to
be held at Paradise Caterers in Brooklyn on Thursday, May 7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A fitting memorial to Dr. Leon S. Kaiser, an early 20th
century Brooklynite, lawyer, civic leader and a passionate educator,
Kaiser Park, located in Coney Island, is 26.26 acres dedicated to public
outdoor recreation which has for 75 years, first as Coney Island Lots
and, since 1951, as Kaiser Park, brought beauty and pleasure into the
lives of Brooklyn's residents; and
WHEREAS, Friends of Kaiser Park was formed in 2001 to help maintain
and improve the park; the clean up, painting, seasonal planting and
other interesting events it organizes throughout the year help make
Kaiser Park a place for all to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer John Nevandro has distinguished himself in his
profession and in service to his community, just as Dr. Kaiser did, and
truly merits recognition by Friends of Kaiser Park and this Legislative
Body; and
WHEREAS, Distinguished officers and citizens, such as Police Officer
John Nevandro, who devote themselves to public service, demonstrating
great courage and diligence in providing for the care and welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State, merit the
highest commendation and the recognition and appreciation of the commu-
nities and people they serve; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer John Nevandro is definitely one of Brooklyn's
Finest; he grew up in Marlboro Houses and attended Lafayette High
School; and
WHEREAS, He joined the New York City Police Department in January
1985; a 24 year veteran, he began his career patrolling the streets of
Brooklyn South assigned to Neighborhood Stabilization Unit (NSU) 12
covering the 71st, 67th, 69th and 63rd Precincts; in 1986 he was trans-
ferred to the 66th Precinct where he was assigned to patrol; in Septem-
ber 1989 he was transferred to his current command, the 60th Precinct
serving the very community he grew up in; and
WHEREAS, Officer Nevandro has held many positions in NYPD ranging from
Patrol; Schoolpost in his alma mater Lafayette High School; Youth Offi-
cer; Crime Prevention Officer; and his current assignment as the 60th
Precinct Community Affairs Officer; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Nevandro has worked countless hours dedicating
himself to strengthening the bonds between the Coney Island Community
and the 60th Precinct; coming full circle to serve the community he was
raised in has been the biggest fulfillment of his life; and

WHEREAS, Officer Nevandro is the proud father of two children, a
daughter, Jennifer, who lives in San Diego and works in the medical
field, and a son, Anthony, who is following in his father's footsteps,
working in the 72nd Precinct; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated public servants, like John Nevandro, who unselfish-
ly devote their lives to the preservation of order and the protection of
others are worthy and due full praise and recognition for their commit-
ment and noble endeavors; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
applaud individuals, such as Police Officer John Nevandro, who distin-
guish themselves in their profession and work to meet the needs of their
community and its citizens with diligence and compassionate commitment
to improving the quality of life in the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Police Officer John Nevandro upon the occasion of his desig-
nation by Friends of Kaiser Park as the recipient of a Community Service
Award at its Awards Dinner on May 7, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Police Officer John Nevandro.