LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and
Drums upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums upon the occasion of its 50th
Anniversary, to be celebrated on Saturday, April 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, On this special day, the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
will host its 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance at Leonard's of Great Neck;
the Society is proud to honor those band members past and present, who
have made the organization what it is today; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1960, the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums
was a small band that marched up Fifth Avenue in 1961, and 50 years
later, is now a world renowned group of over 100 members; playing its
fallen comrades to their final resting place, is the duty that the band
holds most dear; and
WHEREAS, The NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums have performed for
Popes, Presidents and Captains of Industry, as well as leading its
brother and sister officers up the Avenue on Saint Patrick's Day; fifty
years ago, it was the first, and proud to be a part of the formation of
over 30 Police Pipe Bands across the nation; and
WHEREAS, The band has also performed in Ireland, Canada, Switzerland,
Germany, and Australia; for the past 50 years, the band has become an
integral part of the fabric of New York City, playing in every neighbor-
hood and every borough; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums upon the occasion of
its 50th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums.