LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sergeant Richard S. Taylor upon the
occasion of his designation by the Council of Jewish Organizations of
Flatbush as the recipient of the Distinguished Guardianship Award at its
32nd Annual Community Legislative Breakfast on March 27, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of the State of New York whose
purposeful endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Sergeant Richard S. Taylor upon the occasion of his designation for
special honor by the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO) of Flatbush
as the recipient of its 2011 Distinguished Guardianship Award; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Richard S. Taylor, Supervisor of the New York City
Police Department's Police Service Area 1, will be honored at the Coun-
cil's 32nd Annual Community Legislative Breakfast, to be held at The
Kings Terrace in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday, March 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Since 1979, the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush
has coordinated the efforts of all parts of the Jewish community,
including educational, healthcare, religious, social welfare and other
organizations and institutions, and has acted as an advocate for the
communal and individual needs of the entire, increasingly diverse,
Southern Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, Its 32nd Annual Community Legislative Breakfast provides an
opportunity to pay tribute to those who have supported the Council and
have helped to further its efforts, as well as those who exemplify its
mission of improving the quality of life of the citizens it serves; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Richard S. Taylor joined the New York City Police
Department in July 2005 and graduated at the top of his Police Academy
class with honors; and
WHEREAS, He started his career with the NYPD as a police officer on
patrol in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn; his next assignment was in
the 63rd Precinct, which serves the East Thirties, Marine Park and Mill
Basin; his responsibilities included neighborhood patrol, traffic safety
and community affairs and, on multiple occasions, he was recognized by
the Police Department for Exceptional Police Duty; and
WHEREAS, In November 2010, he advanced to the rank of sergeant, scor-
ing at the top of the promotional list; Sergeant Taylor is currently
assigned to Police Service Area 1, which oversees New York City Housing
Authority developments within Patrol Borough Brooklyn South; he is also
an active member of the New York City Police Department Shomrim Society;
and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Taylor's dedication to public service began before
he became a police officer; he worked for the Kings County District
Attorney, a Member of the New York State Assembly, and a New York City
Councilman and was honored by the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center Holo-
caust Committee for his work with the Chevra Hatzolah at the World Trade
Center on September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Taylor resides in Flatbush with his beautiful wife,
Miri, and their three adorable daughters, all of whom are proud to be
part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sergeant Richard S. Taylor upon the occasion of his designation as
the recipient of the Council of Jewish Organizations of Flatbush's
Distinguished Guardianship Award at its 32nd Annual Community Legisla-
tive Breakfast on March 27, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard S. Taylor.