Senate Resolution No. 448

BY: Senator MAYER

HONORING the Westchester-Rockland Guardians
Association, Inc. upon the occasion of celebrating
its 60th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize
and honor those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote
them- selves 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Westchester-Rockland Guardians Association, Inc. upon the occasion of
celebrating its 60th Anniversary to be celebrated on March 24th, 2023,
at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Westchester-Rockland Guardians Association, Inc. has
served the interests of the people of the Empire State by providing a
base for minority law enforcement officers to address their needs, the
needs of minority communities, and to have minority representation in
all ranks of law enforcement for 60 years; and

WHEREAS, All active members are expected to be productive in their
departments, role models in their communities, and to work to enhance
conditions of all law enforcement personnel; and

WHEREAS, The Westchester-Rockland Guardians Association, Inc.
provides scholarships and mentoring to minority youth, they arrange
food, clothing, book, and toy drives to assist seniors, local day care
centers, health facilities, community centers, and disadvantaged
families in Westchester and Rockland Counties; and

WHEREAS, Members of this organization engage in various community
forums, focusing on topics such as health and wellness, domestic
violence, and public safety awareness; they also strongly encourage
recruitment, hiring, and promotions of minorities in the field of Law
Enforcement; and

WHEREAS, The Guardians initiated creative ways to improve
relationships within law enforcement agencies, between the various
ethnic and racial groups of agency personnel, as well as the
relationships between members of law enforcement agencies and
communities of color; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Westchester-Rockland
Guardians Association, Inc., and its members who are all volunteers,
work tirelessly to enrich lives, improve community-police relationships,
and promote equity and fairness in law enforcement; 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, the protection of others, and work toward the
promotion of equality, 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 the Westchester-Rockland Guardians Association, Inc. upon the
occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ret. Det. Sgt. Paul S. Hood, President,
Westchester-Rockland Guardians Association, Inc.