LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lawrence Bosch, exemplary police officer
and true public servant, and recognizing the significance of his service
to his community and the people of the State of New York

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, It is appropriate to recognize and commend such outstanding
law enforcement officers as Lawrence Bosch for their valued contrib-
utions to the community; and
WHEREAS, New York City Police Officer and Carroll Gardens resident,
Lawrence Bosch was appointed to the police force on January 20, 2004;
and
WHEREAS, In February of 2005, Police Officer Bosch was assigned to the
84th Precinct in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Bosch patrols commercial hotspots such as the
Fulton Mall, which was recently hit with a spate of robberies and quali-
ty of life offenses, keeping residents, shoppers and merchants on edge;
and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Bosch's tremendous energy, zeal and dedication
to the safety of the community are among the factors that have led to a
sharp decrease in crime along Fulton and Hoyt streets; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Bosch made 54 arrests in 2010, and for his
efforts, he has earned the nickname "Book 'em Bosch"; and
WHEREAS, These arrests covered a wide variety of crimes, ranging from
larcenies to armed robberies to three-card monte scams to illegal ciga-
rette sales; and
WHEREAS, Police Office Bosch was named as the 84th Precinct's Police
Officer of the Year for 2010; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those dedi-
cated public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preser-
vation 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
honor Lawrence Bosch, exemplary police officer and true public servant,
recognizing the significance of his service to his community and the
people of the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Police Officer Lawrence Bosch.