LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Inspector Samuel E. Wright upon the
occasion 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
Inspector Samuel E. Wright 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, Inspector Samuel E. Wright was born and raised in Harlem, New
York and was appointed to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on
July 28, 1987, and is now a 23-year veteran of law enforcement serving
on numerous Bureaus within the NYPD, including the Housing Bureau, the
Support Services Bureau, the Personnel Bureau, the Criminal Justice
Bureau and the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Inspector Samuel E. Wright was Commanding Officer, Red Hook
Community Justice Center and an instructor of the Police Academy; he is
currently the Commanding Officer of the 73rd Precinct and is responsible
for police services within the Brownsville and Ocean Hill sections of
Brooklyn along with the 465 officers under his command; and
WHEREAS, Inspector Samuel E. Wright is a product of the New York
City's Public School System who graduated from Norman Thomas High School
and earned his Bachelors of Science degree from the State University of
New York at Albany; he also holds a Master of Public Administration
degree from Marist College and is an Adjunct Professor of Monroe College
and a member of the NYPD Guardians Association; 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 Inspector Samuel E. Wright 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 Inspector Samuel E. Wright.