Honor Inspector Scott Henderson

Senate Resolution No. 315 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMENDING Inspector Scott Henderson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the 81st Precinct Clergy Council at a Celebration of Appreciation on January 28, 2017 WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to honor those individuals who serve to preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly their unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of their duties; and 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Inspector Scott Henderson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the 81st Precinct Clergy Council at a Celebration of Appreciation to be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Refuge Church of God, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize and commend such outstanding law enforcement officers such as Inspector Scott Henderson for their valued contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, Inspector Scott Henderson was appointed to the New York City Police Department in June of 1995, and began his illustrious career on patrol in the 79th Precinct; in March of 2016, he was promoted to his current position of Full Inspector assigned to the Bedford-Stuyvesant's 81st Precinct; and WHEREAS, Prior to his promotion, Inspector Scott Henderson moved up to Captain in March of 2007, and in February of 2012, he became Commanding Officer of the 88th Precinct in Clinton Hill; he has also served in Harlem, Bushwick and East New York, as well as in the Department's housing bureau, internal affairs and school safety program; and WHEREAS, Inspector Scott Henderson's first full year as Commanding Officer of the 88th Precinct was marked by a 6.5-percent drop in major crime, including a 30-percent drop in burglaries; and WHEREAS, According to the most recent New York Police Department statistics, the 81st Precinct, which covers the neighborhood from Marcus Garvey Boulevard to Saratoga Avenue and Broadway to Atlantic Avenue, has seen a 24 percent decrease in major crimes in the last two years; and WHEREAS, Inspector Scott Henderson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Baruch College/City University of New York and a Master's degree from Marist College; 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; Inspector Scott Henderson is such an individual; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 commend Inspector Scott Henderson upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the 81st Precinct Clergy Council at a Celebration of Appreciation on January 28, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Inspector Scott Henderson.