LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tanya Lorraine Duhaney upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Rochdale Village Board
of Directors

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tanya Lorraine
Duhaney upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Rochdale Village Board of Directors, to be celebrated at its Women's
History Month Program on March 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Tanya Duhaney was born in Brooklyn, New York; she is the
youngest of four children, and the Duhaney family later relocated to
Springfield Gardens, Queens; she graduated from Far Rockaway High School
and later went to John Jay College of Criminal Justice; and
WHEREAS, Tanya Duhaney was employed by Jamaica Bus Company located in
South East Jamaica, Queens from 1992 to 1997; she then worked for the
Board of Education as a School Safety Agent from 1997 until she became a
New York City Police Officer in July of 2011; and
WHEREAS, Tanya Duhaney began her police career working in the 104th
precinct; she later transferred to the 113th precinct where she is pres-
ently assigned; and
WHEREAS, Officer Duhaney patrolled the South East Queens area for five
years and was then assigned to the precinct's school unit for three
years; she has worked with all 22 schools and youth in the neighborhood;
and
WHEREAS, Tanya Duhaney is presently assigned to the 113th precinct
community affairs office where she is a liaison between the New York
City Police Department and the Community; she assists with special
community events such as National Night Out Against Crime and the chil-
dren's Halloween Costume party; in addition, she works with the senior
community centers and participates in church functions within the commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Tanya Duhaney's distinguished record merits the recognition
and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tanya Lorraine Duhaney upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Rochdale Village Board of Directors; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tanya Lorraine Duhaney.