Senate Resolution No. 667

BY: Senator COMRIE

COMMENDING the New York City Guardians Association
upon the occasion of hosting its 43rd Annual Dinner
Dance on March 3, 2017

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
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the New York City Guardians Association upon the occasion of
hosting its 43rd Annual Dinner Dance on Friday, March 3, 2017, at
Antun's in Queens Village, New York; and

WHEREAS, The New York City Guardians Association, the largest and
oldest African-American fraternal organization in the New York City
Police Department, strives to develop a spirit of brotherhood and good
fellowship among its members, the members of the entire Department and
the community it serves; and encourage fuller participation in the
activities of organizations existent within the Police Department; and

WHEREAS, This vital association also promotes equal opportunity for
appointment, assignment, and promotion for all members of the Police
Department; encourages exemplary deportment by its members and the
respect and good will of the people of their city; and encourages
members to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the prescribed,
authorized and accepted practice and procedures of law enforcement, and
forensic presentation to the end that they will be able to serve their
city in a more courteous, intelligent and efficient manner; as well as
upholds and defends the Constitutions of the United States and the State
of New York at all times; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those
organizations which 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 New York City Guardians Association upon the occasion of
hosting its 43rd Annual Dinner Dance on March 3, 2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the New York City Guardians Association.