LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Police Reform Organizing Project
upon the occasion of hosting its Citizen of the City Awards Ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the long-
standing efforts of those organizations in the State of New York which
diligently contribute to the efficient operation of our criminal justice
system; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Police Reform Organizing Project upon the occasion of hosting its
Citizen of the City Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 21, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Through research and analysis, public education, policy advo-
cacy, and coalition building, Police Reform Organizing Project (PROP)
aims to do the following: stop the current wasteful, ineffective,
unjust, illegal, bullying, homophobic, transphobic, and racially biased
practices of the NYPD; create a strong, independent entity that monitors
and assesses police priorities and policies and that effectively inves-
tigates and punishes abusive conduct; and, to establish and implement
local problem solving measures that strengthen communities while reduc-
ing crime; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Police Reform Organizing Project upon the occasion of host-
ing its Citizen of the City Awards Ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Police Reform Organizing Project.