LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jeannette M. Rucker, Esq. upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, With February being Black History Month, it is a time to
reflect on the struggles and victories of African-Americans throughout
our country's history and to recognize their numerous valuable contrib-
utions to society; and
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
Jeannette M. Rucker, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Born in Anchorage, Alaska, (Elmendorf Air Force Base) and the
youngest child of Master Sergeant Roy and Hattie Rucker, Jeannette
Rucker's family soon moved to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware where she
was raised; she graduated from Caesar Rodney Senior High School in June
of 1982 and went on to attend Delaware State College; and
WHEREAS, An excellent student in undergraduate school, in the summer
of 1987 after applying to numerous law schools around the country, Jean-
nette Rucker received an acceptance letter from Howard University School
of Law in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, After surviving a severe car accident in her third year of
law school and soon graduating, Jeannette Rucker passed the New York bar
on the first attempt and was subsequently offered a position as an
Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx District Attorney's Office; she
started in the Bronx District Attorney's Office January 7, 1991 and
progressed from a Criminal Court Assistant handling misdemeanor cases to
a felony trial assistant trying all types of felony cases; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to a supervisory position in June of 1998, Jeannette
Rucker was promoted to Deputy Chief in charge of the Complaint Room and
Arraignments in August 2003; in June of 2007, she was promoted to Chief
of the Complaint Room and Arraignment Bureau; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Jeannette Rucker'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 Jeannette M. Rucker, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeannette M. Rucker, Esq.