LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending NYPD Officer Susan Porcello upon the
occasion of being honored on Thursday, March 12, 2009, in conjunction
with Women's History Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride tour majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
NYPD Officer Susan Porcello upon the occasion of being honored on Thurs-
day, March 12, 2009, in conjunction with Women's History Month in the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the State of New York officially sets aside time
to recognize the unique contributions that women have made to this great
Empire State and its society; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, Susan Porcello attended Saint Jean Baptiste High School on
75th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, and later attended the
College of Staten Island where she graduated with a Liberal Arts degree
and a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work; and
WHEREAS, While she attended college, Susan Porcello began employment
with Spencer Gifts, at the South Street Seaport, as a sales associate
and was promoted to assistant manager; she was also employed by the
Health Department at the Window Falls Prevention program, and Off Track
Betting as a telephone clerk; during these years, she decided to apply
for employment with the New York City Police Department; and
WHEREAS, A little while later, on July 1, 1998, Susan Porcello became
a proud member of New York's Finest, a New York City Police Officer;
after attending the Police Academy, she was assigned to field training
with the 68th precinct; she is currently assigned to the School Truancy
Conditions Unit and is a proud member of the 68th precinct; in September
of 2008, she became a union delegate for the Police Benevolent Associ-
ation; and
WHEREAS, Susan Porcello has membership in organizations that include
the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, The NRA (National Rifle Association),
Societa Val Trebbia, Columbia Association and the Holy Name Society; in
September of 2007, she became a member of the "My Soldier" program of
Manhattanville College; through this program, she "adopted" 850 United
States Military troops that are serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait;
and
WHEREAS, On December 20, 2008, Susan Porcello was chosen to receive
the Public Servant of the Year award from the Little Italy Merchant's
Association (LIMA) for caring and befriending a late World War II United
States Marine Veteran named Gasper M. Musso; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her parents, Joseph and Antoin-
ette, and her siblings, Christine, Julie, Jennifer, and James, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Susan Porcello's distinguished record merits the recognition
and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend NYPD Officer Susan Porcello upon the occasion of being honored
on Thursday, March 12, 2009, in conjunction with Women's History Month
in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Porcello.