LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nat Infurna upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Lifetime Achievement Award from the NYPD Columbia Association on
May 8, 2009

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 honor Nat Infurna
upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the
NYPD Columbia Association at its 77th Annual Dinner Dance to be held on
Friday, May 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Nat Infurna has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and the New York
City Police Department and consequently has been designated for this
most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Astoria, New York, Nat Infurna is the son
of Mary and Frank Infurna; he attended Public Schools in Astoria and
graduated from Stuyvesant High School in June of 1951; he then attended
Queens College for one year and then enlisted in the United States Navy
in June of 1952; and
WHEREAS, Nat Infurna proudly served aboard the United States aircraft
carrier, The Kula Gulf CVE 108, for four years before being Honorably
Discharged on June 3, 1956; and
WHEREAS, Upon his return home, Nat Infurna was appointed to the New
York City Police Department on October 19, 1956; after graduating from
the Police Academy, he was assigned to the 10th Precinct for two years;
he was later transferred to the 109th Precinct in Flushing where he was
appointed as a Detective Specialist in November of 1973; he retired from
the New York City Police Department in February of 1977; and
WHEREAS, Nat Infurna became a Columbia Association delegate in 1959,
and a Trustee in 1970; he has also served the Association as a Retired
Members Representative and is currently the Retired Members Financial
Secretary; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Betty, their chil-
dren, as well as their grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Nat Infurna displayed
initiative and an unrelenting commitment when pursuing the highest of
goals, and served as a role model of leadership to be emulated by all;
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
honor Nat Infurna upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achieve-
ment Award from the NYPD Columbia Association on May 8, 2009; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nat Infurna.