LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Steven E. Braus upon the occasion of his
designation as the Civilian of the Year by the Society of Asian Federal
Officers on May 1, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
those individuals of remarkable integrity and character who have made
contributions to the success and progress of society in the course of
their life's work and inspire others through their model citizenship;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Steven E. Braus upon the occasion of his designation as Civilian of the
Year by the Society of Asian Federal Officers at its 18th Annual Awards
and Scholarship Banquet to be held on Friday, May 1, 2009, at the Grand
Harmony Restaurant, New York, New York; and
WHEREAS, Society of Asian Federal Officers (SOAFO) was founded in
December of 1990, and is a duly incorporated non-profit, fraternal
organization, whose members are law enforcement professionals from every
branch of the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Each year SOAFO recognizes individuals for their unwavering
dedication and exemplary leadership, which serves as an example for
society as well as the entire Asian community; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Connecticut, Steven E. Braus has worked at
Altria (PMUSA) in Corporate Security for more than six years; and
WHEREAS, Prior to Altria, Steven E. Braus had a distinguished 30-year
career as an agent for the FBI; for over 27 of those years, he worked
for the New York Division, mostly in the Brooklyn-Queens office; he was
also stationed for three years at JFK; and
WHEREAS, Steven E. Braus worked a variety of criminal matters to
include truck hijackings, major thefts, terrorism cases, and crimes
against children; extremely diligent, he was responsible for an under-
cover assignment which resulted in 47 arrests and 47 convictions; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Steven E. Braus upon the occasion of his designation as Civilian
of the Year by the Society of Asian Federal Officers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steven E. Braus.