2011-J1904

Honoring NYPD Officer Eton White upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition

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2011-J1904


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring NYPD Officer Eton White upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor NYPD
Officer Eton White upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition, to be celebrated at the 4th Annual Men of Distinction
Awards Ceremony, on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Officer Eton White is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and has
been an NYPD officer since 2005; he is the proud product of the New York
City public school system earning his high school diploma from Sara J.
Hale High School and continued his education at SUNY Old Westbury
College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in media communi-
cations in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Officer Eton White started his career with the NYPD in the
73rd Precinct in Brooklyn where he served as a patrol officer in addi-
tion to being a part of the Police Commissioner's Athletic League
representing the 73rd Precinct in basketball; and
WHEREAS, Officer Eton White was transferred to the 69th Precinct in
2006 where he currently serves as the Community Affairs Officer; he
regards police work not only as a vocation, but a calling to serve the
community with courtesy, respect and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Officer Eton White has received many awards and commendations
including the "Cop of the Month" Award in August of 2007, the "Meritori-
ous Police Duty" Award in 2010, and the 2011 "Excellent Police Duty"
Award; 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, 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
honor NYPD Officer Eton White upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to NYPD Officer Eton White.

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  • 17 / May / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 24 / May / 2011
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 24 / May / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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