Honor Officer Stacey Shillingford

Senate Resolution No. 2737 BY: Senator HAMILTON HONORING Correction Officer Stacey Shillingford upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Commitment and Dedication Award by the New York City Correction Guardians WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished officers and citizens who 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 exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Correction Officer Stacey Shillingford upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Commitment and Dedication Award by the New York City Correction Guardians; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated at its Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner Dance on Friday, June 16, 2017, at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle, New York; and WHEREAS, The Correction Guardians Association, Inc. is a fraternal organization comprised of African-American Uniformed and Civilian employees of the New York City Department of Correction; and WHEREAS, This exemplary organization is dedicated to the protection of human rights, progress, social betterment and the consideration of the individual and collective problems of its members and their presentations to the proper authority; and WHEREAS, Its mission is to provide a strong African-American forum for the purpose of resolving any bias, unethical or discriminatory treatment and to offer guidance to its members with mentorship, networking and training that will enhance members' knowledge and professionalism and to provide positive role models for the Department, its families and its communities; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize and commend such outstanding correction officers as Stacey Shillingford for their valued contributions to the community; 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 Correction Officer Stacey Shillingford upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Commitment and Dedication Award by the New York City Correction Guardians; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Correction Officer Stacey Shillingford.