LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph
Anarumo upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Profiles in Courage Award by the National Police Defense Foundation on
May 5, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor serve to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph Anarumo upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Profiles in Courage Award by the
National Police Defense Foundation to be celebrated at its 2011 Annual
Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Russo's on the Bay in Howard
Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Joseph Anarumo has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and professions
and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious award;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Staten Island, New York, in 1966, Joseph Anarumo is a
1988 graduate of St. John's University, from which he earned a Bachelor
of Science degree in Communication Arts; and
WHEREAS, A 20 year veteran of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Joseph
Anarumo is currently the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Miami
Field Division; his area of responsibility encompasses South Florida,
Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Anarumo began his Law Enforcement career in 1988 as a
confidential investigator with the New York City Department of Investi-
gations; in 1990, he became a Special Agent with the United States
Department of Labor, Office of Labor Racketeering, where he investigated
Organized Crime infiltration into the Labor Unions; and
WHEREAS, A year later, Joseph Anarumo joined ATF as a Special Agent
assigned to the New York Field Division's ATF/NYPD Joint Firearms Task
Force; in this capacity he worked as an undercover agent and case agent
on numerous firearms and narcotics trafficking investigations, including
Continuing Criminal Enterprise and Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organ-
ization investigations; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Anarumo began his field Supervisory career in 2000 as
the Resident Agent in Charge of the Hyattsville, Maryland, Field Office,
where he led the efforts in numerous violent crimes and gang related
investigations, and was instrumental in the success of the Regional Area
Gang Enforcement Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Prior to this assignment, Joseph Anarumo was the Program
Manager for the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program, a
nationwide middle school based gang prevention program; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Joseph Anarumo was promoted and transferred to
Bureau Headquarters, first as the Deputy Chief, then as Chief of the
Advanced Firearms Operations Training Division; he was responsible for
complete oversight, development and delivery of all advanced firearms
and special operations training; in 2006, he was transferred to his
current position, ASAC Miami Field Division; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Joseph
Anarumo over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being 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
honor Assistant Special Agent in Charge Joseph Anarumo upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Profiles in Courage Award by the
National Police Defense Foundation on May 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Anarumo.