Honor Guardians Association Dinner

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.