LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Thomas Sullivan upon the occasion of
his selection as Guest of Honor at the Police and Fire Associations,
City of New York Testimonial Dinner Dance

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Sullivan has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Thomas
Sullivan upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Police and Fire Associations, City of New York, at its Testimonial
Dinner Dance on Thursday April 14, 2011, at the Sheraton New York Hotel
and Towers, New York, New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Sullivan, President of Lieutenants Benevolent Associ-
ation, was chosen as Guest of Honor for the outstanding and dynamic
leadership he has shown to the New York labor community; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, Thomas Sullivan is a graduate of
Brooklyn Technical High School; upon graduation, he went on to attend
Kingsborough Community College, and then John Jay College; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by his grandfather and father who were also police
officers with the New York City Police Department (NYPD), Thomas Sulli-
van began his career with the New York City Transit Police Department in
May of 1974; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, Thomas Sullivan moved up
the ranks, serving as Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and finally
as Lieutenant Commander of Detectives in the Office of the Chief Detec-
tives; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Sullivan has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Since the beginning of his career, Thomas Sullivan has held
numerous Union Executive Board positions including Trustee, Recording
Secretary and 1st Vice President; he served as the Transit Police Honor
Legion President for seven years; he also remains active in several
fraternal groups such as Emerald Society, Holy Name Society, NYPD Honor
Legion and the State of New Jersey Honor Legion; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Thomas Sullivan has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 21 years, Marie,
their five children, and three grandchildren, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Thomas Sullivan has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Thomas Sullivan upon the occasion of his selection as Guest of
Honor at the Police and Fire Associations, City of New York Testimonial
Dinner Dance; and be it further

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