LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Greenburgh Police Explorer Post
No. 2003 upon the occasion of its designation as Unit of the Year by the
Northeast Regional Law Enforcement Association

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those illus-
trious organizations which guide the youth of today, and leaders of
tomorrow, while imparting principles of noble character and high
achievement which best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this
great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Greenburgh Police Explorer Post No. 2003 upon the occasion of its
designation as Unit of the Year by the Northeast Regional Law Enforce-
ment Association; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion was celebrated at the Northeast
Regional Law Enforcement Explorer Association Awards Banquet in Hart-
ford, Connecticut, on Saturday, March 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Greenburgh Police Explorer Post No. 2003 was selected as
Unit of the Year over posts throughout New York, Connecticut, Maine, New
Jersey and New Hampshire; in addition, Greenburgh Explorer Sergeant
Ianna Brown received the Cadet Merit Award for her actions while assist-
ing the Greenburgh Alcohol Task Force in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Greenburgh Police Department Explorer Post No. 2003 was
established in September of 2003 by Police Officer Peter Dandreano and
Sergeant James Duckham as a cooperative effort between the Community
Affairs Unit and the Boy Scouts of America; its members include young
men and women, ages 14-20, who have an interest in Law Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Greenburgh Police Explorer Post No. 2003
are given the unique opportunity to assist the Greenburgh Police Depart-
ment; they may be assigned to details within the community such as traf-
fic control at parades, fairs and other events; and
WHEREAS, In addition to hands-on training, Explorers are exposed to
different units within the Police Department by watching demonstrations
which include SWAT, Technical Rescue, Street Crime, K-9 and Community
Policing; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Explorer program is to instill in its members
a feeling of a social awareness, responsibility and an interest in Law
Enforcement practices and ethics; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Greenburgh Police Explorer Post No. 2003
is in direct correlation to the efforts of its young members, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the Greenburgh Police Depart-
ment and the community it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Greenburgh Police Explorer Post No. 2003 upon the occasion
of its designation as Unit of the Year by the Northeast Regional Law
Enforcement Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Greenburgh Police Explorer Post No. 2003.