LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the New York City Correction Guardians
Association upon the occasion of its Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner
Dance and paying tribute to its 2010 honorees

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished officers and citizens 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; 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the New York City Correction Guardians Association upon the occasion of
its Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance and paying tribute to its
2010 honorees; and
WHEREAS, This most illustrious event will be held at the Greentree
Country Club in New Rochelle, New York, on Thursday, May 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Correction Guardians Association, Inc. is a fraternal
organization comprised of African-American Uniformed and Civilian
employees of the New York City Department of Correction; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary organization is dedicated to the protection of
human rights, progress, social betterment and the consideration of the
individual and collective problems of its members and their presenta-
tions to the proper authority; and
WHEREAS, Its mission is to provide a strong African-American forum for
the purpose of resolving any bias, unethical or discriminatory treatment
and to offer guidance to its members with mentorship, networking and
training that will enhance members' knowledge and professionalism and to
present positive role models for the Department, its families and its
communities; and
WHEREAS, This year's Lifetime Achievement Award will be bestowed upon
Chief of the Department Larry W. Davis, Sr.; this most prestigious award
is given to an individual such as Larry who has made outstanding
contributions to the state of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, The Assistant Commissioner of IT, Stasi Sotiriadis, will
receive the Community Service Award, which is presented to an individual
who has made outstanding contributions to various communities; this
award recognizes the significant difference an individual can make to
the life and welfare of countless individuals; and
WHEREAS, The People's Choice Award is voted on by the members of the
New York City Correction Guardians Association and this year's recipient
is Deputy Warden Eliseo Perez Jr., who is being recognized for his
continued service and unwavering efforts to the field of law enforce-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Captain James Bowden, who has consistently displayed a long
and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in his
profession, will be presented with the Outstanding Performance Award;
and
WHEREAS, Captain Kenya Elam is this year's recipient of the Woman of
the Year Award which salutes an exceptional and selfless young woman who
has used her inventiveness and vision to change the lives of so many;
and
WHEREAS, The Commitment Award will be given to Correction Officer
Crystal Davis who has been called upon to contribute her time and

talents to countless endeavors on behalf of the New York City Correction
Guardians Association and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Correction Officer Rodney Chadwick will receive the Humanita-
rian Award which was created to honor outstanding individuals who dedi-
cated themselves to fighting indifference, intolerance and injustice and
whose accomplishments are consistent with the goals of the Guardians
Association; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of the Civilian of the Year Award is Gloria
Lee, Program Administrator of the IDRP, who in her non-uniformed status
has demonstrated exceptional performance as an employee of the New York
City Department of Correction; and
WHEREAS, Eulalee Rice, Principal Administrator, will be presented with
the Recognition Award which is bestowed upon an individual for their
outstanding work performance, demonstrating excellent teamwork and dedi-
cation as well as the skillful ability to master their work tasks; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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 New York City Correction Guardians Association upon the
occasion of its Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance and paying trib-
ute to its 2010 honorees; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York City Correction Guardians Association and the
aforementioned honorees.