LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Russell J. Kain upon the occasion of his
designation by Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn as the recipient of its Spir-
it of Adelphi Award on March 19, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen
field of endeavor, in their community, or through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Russell J. Kain upon the occasion of his designation by Adelphi
Academy of Brooklyn as the recipient of its Spirit of Adelphi Award; and
WHEREAS, Russell J. Kain will be honored at the school's 2009 Presi-
dent's Gala and Silent Auction, Celebrating 145 Years of Educational
Excellence, to be held at El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn on Thurs-
day, March 19, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1863, Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn is the oldest
private co-educational college preparatory day school in Brooklyn, and
one of the oldest in the nation, and has a proud tradition of a strong
Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade educational program; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its President's Gala, the Adelphi Academy of
Brooklyn proudly honors outstanding members of the Adelphi Academy fami-
ly and community who exemplify and support its mission and whose lives
and accomplishments exemplify the tenets of the school; and
WHEREAS, Russell J. Kain, retired NYPD Police Officer and Adelphi
Academy Dean of Students and School Safety and Security Officer, truly
merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, Russell J. Kain was born and raised in the New Dorp section
of Staten Island; prior to becoming a New York City Police Officer, he
was very active and trained extensively in the sport of boxing, entering
his first New York Golden Gloves competition when he was 16 and going on
to compete in 23 professional matches; and
WHEREAS, After completing high school Russell Kain attended the New
York City Police Academy and, upon graduation began his distinguished
career with the New York City Police Department in the 66th Police
Precinct, where he was given a Youth Officer assignment; serving in that
capacity, he participated in the School Liaison Police Officer Program
with various high profile schools teaching Police Science subjects and
enthusiastically worked with the students and their caregivers to foster
academic improvement and social development; and
WHEREAS, After leaving the 66th Police Precinct, Russell Kain was
assigned to the 68th Police Precinct where he was appointed the Communi-
ty Affairs Officer; in this assignment he served as the liaison between
the precinct commanding officer and the local community and attended,
sponsored and conducted community organization meetings, including many
with local civic associations and community and civilian boards and
worked closely with elected officials and civic and religious community
leaders; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated and highly respected officer, Russell Kain twice
earned the distinct honor of being named Police Officer of the Year, in
1996 and 2005 respectively; and
WHEREAS, After a successful career Russell Kain retired from the New
York City Police Department in 2005 and later that year began a new
career at the Adelphi Academy as Dean of Students and School Safety and
Security Officer, quickly becoming a valued and trusted member of the
Adelphi Academy school community and its administration; and

WHEREAS, With Russell Kain throughout have been his wife Patti and
their sons Russell and Brendan, all of whom are proud to be part of his
life and rejoice in his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Conferral of this Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn high honor is a
well-deserved and fitting recognition of his many achievements and
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Russell J. Kain upon the occasion of his designation by Adelphi
Academy of Brooklyn as the recipient of its Spirit of Adelphi Award on
March 19, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Russell J. Kain.