LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Korean American Officers Associ-
ation, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 10th Annual Scholarship
Dinner to be held on June 3, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those organizations which devote their resources and energies to
improving the quality of life in the communities they serve, and to
preserving their cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to commend the Kore-
an American Officers Association, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its
10th Annual Scholarship Dinner to be held on Friday, June 3, 2011, at
Dae Dong Manor, Flushing, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Korean American Officers Association will recognize the
accomplishments and services of many individuals and organizations in
support of the Korean American community and the City of New York; and
WHEREAS, This year, the Korean American Officers Association will
honor Deputy Chief James N. McCarthy, Executive Officer, Patrol Borough
Queens North for special recognition, in addition to presenting the
annual scholarship to deserving prospective college students; and
WHEREAS, The Korean American Officers Association was founded in 1997
by a group of police officers and detectives within the New York City
Police Department who are of Korean descent; and
WHEREAS, Currently, its membership extends to various law enforcement
agencies such as the District Attorneys' offices, Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Department of Corrections, and other state and local
police departments; and
WHEREAS, The mission of this organization is to promote opportunities
and help Korean Americans, families and friends achieve their full
potential in the field of criminal justice; and
WHEREAS, The Korean American Officers Association aims to engender
exemplary deportment on the part of its members, thereby creating
respect and good will for law enforcement agencies within the United
States; and
WHEREAS, The Korean American Officers Association maintains communi-
cation with Korean American communities to educate its members about
crime and youth issues; 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
the Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Korean American Officers Association, Inc. upon the occasion
of hosting its 10th Annual Scholarship Dinner; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sam Lee, President of the Korean American Officers Associ-
ation, and Deputy Chief James N. McCarthy.