6162524 ACR 21-247, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Recognition Resolution of 2016

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                                        

21-247

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

July 12, 2016

 

 

To honor the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives on the occasion of its 2016 40th Anniversary Annual Training Conference and to recognize its leadership and commitment to ensuring equity in the administration of justice in the provision of public service to all communities, and to serve as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice by action in both the District of Columbia and nationwide.

 

            WHEREAS, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (“NOBLE”) has 3,000 members and nearly 60 chapters worldwide, and was founded and established in September 1976 in Arlington, Virginia;

 

            WHEREAS, NOBLE is a nonprofit international organization of members who are chief executive officers and command-level law enforcement officials from federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies, and criminal justice practitioners;

 

            WHEREAS, NOBLE has created programs designed to institute change in the lives of citizens in an environment where they are cultivated and motivated to thrive;

 

WHEREAS, committed to a holistic approach, NOBLE’s signature programs are in the areas of mentoring, education, leadership development, and safety;

 

            WHEREAS, public safety is a core function of government, and effective law enforcement requires cultural sensitivity and diversity; and

 

            WHEREAS, the city of Washington, D.C. is proud to recognize NOBLE for its commitment to serving the community, the law enforcement profession, and our great nation for 40 years.

           

            RESOLVED,  BY  THE  COUNCIL  OF  THE  DISTRICT  OF  COLUMBIA,  That  this resolution may be cited as the “National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Recognition Resolution of 2016”.

 

 

            Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia welcomes the 2016 40th Anniversary Annual Training Conference  and  recognizes  and  honors  the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives for  its  invaluable contribution of providing solutions to law enforcement issues and concerns, as well as to the ever-changing needs of our communities.

 

            Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.