LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Eric Andrew Robinson upon the
occasion of his promotion to Sergeant in the New York City Police
Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would 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 congratu-
late Eric Andrew Robinson upon the occasion of his promotion to Sergeant
in the New York City Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Born in Oceanside, New York, Sergeant Eric Andrew Robinson
was raised in Rocky Point, New York, and served on active duty in the
United States Navy aboard the USS Iowa for two years; and
WHEREAS, In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade
Center in September 2001, Eric Andrew Robinson resolved to become a New
York City Police Officer; at the age of 35, Eric Andrew Robinson
enrolled in college in order to begin the process of fulfilling that
goal; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Eric Andrew Robinson graduated from Suffolk County
Community College with an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice; while
in college, he was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Passing the test for the New York City Police Department,
Eric Andrew Robinson entered the Police Academy in January 2004; gradu-
ating from the Academy in July 2004, he became an "impact cop" in
Midtown South; and
WHEREAS, Transferred in January 2005 to the 9th Precinct, Eric Andrew
Robinson was recognized as Police Officer of the Month in March 2007;
and
WHEREAS, While assigned to the 9th Precinct, Eric Andrew Robinson
passed the New York City Police Department's Sergeant's examination, and
on February 27, 2009, he was officially promoted to the rank of Sergeant
in the New York City Police Department; he is currently assigned to the
75th Precinct in Brooklyn North; 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
congratulate Eric Andrew Robinson upon the occasion of his promotion to
Sergeant in the New York City Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sergeant Eric Andrew Robinson.