Senate Resolution No. 2746

BY: Senator HAMILTON

HONORING Assistant Deputy Warden Ernest Wray upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Leadership 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
Assistant Deputy Warden Ernest Wray upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the Leadership 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 Ernest Wray 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 Assistant Deputy Warden Ernest Wray upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Leadership Award by the New York City
Correction Guardians; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Assistant Deputy Warden Ernest Wray.