LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Officer Willie J. Hughes, Jr. upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Albany Chil-
dren's Center on April 26, 2011

WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished
values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to
honor those individuals who serve to preserve and protect such values,
lauding particularly their unwavering courage and dedication in the
daily performance of their duties; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Officer Willie J. Hughes, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Albany Children's Center, to be celebrated at
its 18th Annual Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at the
New York State Bar Association in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Albany Children's Center is home to both the Children's
Advocacy Center and the Children's Mental Health Services, provides a
diverse and holistic set of services for children who have emotional
disorders, and those who have suffered abuse; and
WHEREAS, Officer Willie J. Hughes, Jr. has been a Police Officer of
the City of Albany for 19 years; during his employment he has served as
a Recruit Training Officer, a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
Officer, and is currently assigned as a School Liaison Officer; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable officer 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, Officer Willie J. Hughes, Jr. devotes much of his time volun-
teering for the Albany Police Athletic League events, working on commu-
nity projects, and sitting on the boards of local and national organiza-
tions that have helped address the needs of various communities; and
WHEREAS, Officer Willie J. Hughes, Jr. currently holds the positions
of President for the Capital District Chapter of the Coalition of Black
Trade Unionists (CBTU), Chairperson of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Labor Celebration Committee, Executive Board member of the Capital
District Area Labor Federation, Assistant Regional Director for Region I
CBTU, and member of the Trustee board for Sweet Pilgrim Missionary
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Officer Willie J. Hughes, Jr. has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his children Siemone and Ethan,
both of whom feel privileged 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 Officer Willie J. Hughes, Jr. has
displayed throughout his life; 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
commend Officer Willie J. Hughes, Jr. upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the Albany Children's Center on April
26, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Officer Willie J. Hughes, Jr.