LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring New York Police Department Inspector
Timothy Pearson upon the occasion of his selection as Person of the Year
by the Guardians Association of the New York City Police Department on
March 5, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote them-
selves 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; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor New York
Police Department Inspector Timothy Pearson upon the occasion of his
selection as Person of the Year by the Guardians Association of the New
York City Police Department to be celebrated at its 36th Annual Scholar-
ship Dinner Dance at the El Caribe Country Club, Brooklyn, New York, on
Friday, March 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The New York City Guardians Association, the largest and
oldest African-American fraternal organization in the New York City
Police Department, provides leadership, training and guidance to law
enforcement personnel and the greater community; furthermore, they
confront and combat injustice and inequality in the community as well as
provide financial support to college bound students; and
WHEREAS, Born in Harlem, New York, Timothy Pearson moved to East New
York, Brooklyn, at a young age, where he grew up in the Cypress Hills
Housing Development; and
WHEREAS, He was educated in the New York City Public School system and
attended PS 214 and IS 218, before graduating from Alexander Hamilton
High School; he then received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal
Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice; and
WHEREAS, Timothy Pearson went on to graduate from the prestigious
Columbia University Graduate School of Business - Police Management
Institute, followed by the New York City Police Department Criminal
Investigation Course; and
WHEREAS, In January of 1981, Inspector Timothy Pearson was sworn into
the New York City Police Department, and after graduating the Police
Academy, he began his patrol career in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn;
and
WHEREAS, It was in this diverse community that Inspector Pearson
acquired his drive, love and affinity to work with the youth, schools
and community organizations; his police experience in Bushwick enabled
him to develop the "art" of policing with courtesy, professionalism and
respect; and
WHEREAS, Inspector Timothy Pearson was promoted to Sergeant in Novem-
ber of 1985; Lieutenant in 1989; Lieutenant Special Assignment in
September 1994; Captain in September 1999; Deputy Inspector in December
2001; and Inspector in December 2004; and
WHEREAS, He has been assigned to the 73rd, 81st, 83rd, 88th, and 94th
Precincts; Highway Patrol, Street Crime Unit, Intelligence Division,
Auto Crime Division, Criminal Justice Bureau, Legal Bureau, and Patrol
Borough Queens South; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, he has served as the Executive Officer of the 73rd
Precinct and the Police Service Area No. 2 of the Housing Bureau; he is
the former Commanding Officer of the Criminal Justice Bureau Investi-

gations Unit, Police Service Area No. 2 and the 88th Precinct; current-
ly, Inspector Pearson is the Special Projects Inspector for Patrol
Borough Queens South; and
WHEREAS, Inspector Pearson is extremely proud of the 88th Precinct
H.E.L.P. program (Help Encourage Leadership Potential) which he is a
founding member; this vital program is a community-based agenda designed
to develop the leadership and educational potential of delinquent juve-
niles to avoid criminal activity, truancy and/or incarceration; and
WHEREAS, Inspector Pearson has been the recipient of numerous police,
fraternal, civic and community awards for his valor, dedication and
commitment to community service; he is a member of the National Organ-
ization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, American Academy for
Professional Law Enforcement, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 93,
and New York City Police Department Guardians Association; and
WHEREAS, During his career, Inspector Timothy Pearson has served as a
Guardians Association Borough Trustee, and Chairman of the Breakfast,
Parade and Legal Defense committees; as Chairman of the Legal Defense
Committee, he organized and initiated a class action lawsuit on behalf
of the Guardians Association for the 1983 Sergeant's Exam; this lawsuit
resulted in over 250 African-Americans being promoted to the rank of
Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, Inspector Pearson, along with other
police officers, went into the World Trade Center and assisted in the
evacuation and rescue of thousands of persons from the Towers; and
WHEREAS, In September of 2005, Inspector Pearson went to New Orleans,
and led a team of Grand Council of Guardians and NOBLE members to help
the victims of Hurricane Katrina; he organized, collected and personally
transported over $500,000 in food, apparel and toiletries to the victims
of Hurricane Katrina; he also provided the New Orleans Chapter of NOBLE
with over $10,000 to assist them and their families in their recovery
from the devastation and loss from this natural disaster; and
WHEREAS, Inspector Timothy Pearson is a computer enthusiast, enjoys
teaching, mentoring, reading, traveling, and has developed a love for
photography; and
WHEREAS, Inspector Timothy Pearson is the proud father of three loving
children, Timothy Jr., Timika and Timmell; all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, He is a strong believer in the saying "to whom much is given,
much is required," that is why he supports, loves and generously gives
back to his organizations and the community as a whole; and
WHEREAS, In December of 2008, Inspector Timothy Pearson, in conjunc-
tion with Feed the Children Foundation, the NBA Player's Association and
The Greater Allen Cathedral of New York planned, organized and facili-
tated the "Miracle on Merrick" food distribution which fed over ten
thousand families in Southeast Queens; families in need were given food,
toiletries and clothing items to sustain their quality of life; and
WHEREAS, In November of 2009, Inspector Timothy Pearson, in collab-
oration with the "You Can Go to College" Committee and "G-Unit Founda-
tion" raised over $45,000 in funds for Southeast Queens College bound
students; the funds are utilized to take college bound students on
college tours and award scholarships; 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 New York Police Department Inspector Timothy Pearson upon the
occasion of his selection as Person of the Year by the Guardians Associ-

ation of the New York City Police Department on March 5, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Inspector Timothy Pearson.