LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Police Officer Dorrin Ferguson
upon the occasion of her promotion to detective after many years of
distinguished service as a member of the New York City Police Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Police
Officer Dorrin Ferguson upon the occasion of her promotion to detective
after many years of distinguished service as a member of the New York
City Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Police Officer Dorrin Ferguson is currently assigned to the
New York Police Department Community Affairs Unit in the 113th Precinct,
and serves as a liaison to foster working relationships between the
Police Department and the Jamaica, Queens, neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of more than 18 years of distinguished and commend-
able service as a member of the New York City Police Department, Police
Officer Dorrin Ferguson's responsibilities also include training new
Impact Response Team police officers, planning major events such as
National Night Out Against Crime, and the community children's Halloween
party; and
WHEREAS, Prior to her current position, Police Officer Dorrin Ferguson
served 14 years in patrol and one year in the 113th Precinct's COMPSTAT
unit; and
WHEREAS, In May 2001, Police Officer Dorrin Ferguson was recognized
for her unselfish actions towards fellow officers of the 113th Precinct;
on November 26, 2008, she was honored as "Cop of the Month" and was
presented The Edward R. Byrne Memorial Award for outstanding performance
above the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, Born in Jamaica, West Indies, Police Officer Dorrin Ferguson
migrated to the United States in 1981; she is a graduate of Hempstead
High School, Nassau Community College and SUNY College of Old Westbury;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
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
congratulate Police Officer Dorrin Ferguson upon the occasion of her
promotion to detective after many years of distinguished service as a
member of the New York City Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Police Officer Dorrin Ferguson.