LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Damarys Franco upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Police Officer of the Year Award by the
83rd Precinct Community Council

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Damarys Franco
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Police Officer
of the Year Award by the 83rd Precinct Community Council; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Damarys Franco was appointed to the New York
City Police Department in July of 1996, and began her career in the 83
Precinct in March of 1997; and
WHEREAS, In February of 1999, she was transferred to the 75 Precinct
Tracer Unit; in July of that same year, Police Officer Franco was trans-
ferred back to the 83 Precinct and was assigned to work on patrol; and
WHEREAS, By February of 2004, this outstanding Police Officer was
assigned to the Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit (SNEU); and
WHEREAS, Then in June of 2005, Police Officer Damarys Franco was
assigned to the Burglary Conditions Team and three months later was
assigned to the Community Affairs Unit, the position of which she
currently holds; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious career, Police Officer Damarys
Franco has made over 200 arrests, and has received numerous certificates
and plaques; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Ricardo, and their
seven-year-old son, Tyler, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her achievements; 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
honor Damarys Franco upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Police Officer of the Year Award by the 83rd Precinct Community
Council; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Police Officer Damarys Franco.