The 41st Precinct Auxiliary saluted a few distinguished officers at its annual appreciation dinner on Wednesday, August 3 at Lotus Flame Restaurant in Van Nest. This year’s ceremony honored extraordinary auxiliary officers Eric Matos, Lance Sanes and Christopher Irizarry who each received citations from local elected officials recognizing their dedication to the community they serve.
Bharati Kemraj (3rd from r) presented a certificate of merit from Borough President Diaz to honoree auxiliary officer Eric Matos (3rd from l).
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Deputy Inspector Byrne (c) accepted a citation of merit from Borough President Diaz’s office.
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Matos (l) graciously accepted a certificate of merit from Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr.’s office presented to him by Gerri Lamb, Diaz’s legislative assistant.
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Honoree auxiliary officer Lance Sanes (2nd on l) was honored to receive a NYS Assembly Citation from Antirson Ortiz (2nd from r) of Assemblyman Marcos Crepos’ office.
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l) received a NYS Assembly Citation).
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Auxiliary officer Irizarry (l) acceptes NYS Assembly Citation.
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(l-r) Auxiliary sergeant Charles Irizarry, auxiliary officer Irizarry’s father; honoree Irizarry; and Antirson Ortiz.
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Raymond Arroyo (c), Madison Marquette general manager, received a Community Service Award from the 41st Precinct Auxiliary.
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Lotus Flame Restaurant owners Jennifer Garib (l) and Savitri McCrea (r) were awarded a NYC Council Citation signed by Councilman Rafael Salamanca.
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Miguel Calderon (l), Urban Health Plan development coordinator, received a Community Service Award from detective Jeeuth.
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Carlos Castro was the proud recepient of a Community Service Award.
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