Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, last night honored five community leaders for their public service and professional achievements at an awards dinner hosted by its School of Criminal Justice.
The Black History Month Celebration of Excellence Awards Dinner, which was held at Monroe’s student-run Dining Lab restaurant<http://www.prweb.
The honorees were:
* — Wilbur Chapman, Special Advisor for Public Safety to Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut; former chief with the NYPD and Bridgeport, CT police departments
* — Judge Kathie E. Davidson, Supervising Judge of the 9th Judicial District Family Courts
* — Joey Jackson, Attorney with Koehler & Isaacs, LLP and CNN legal commentator
* — Richard Thomas, Mayor of Mount Vernon
* — Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Deputy Commissioner of Operations at New York City Corrections Department
“Black History Month has traditionally been a time to remember the pioneering men and women from the past who made an impact on our society and culture, but it is important that we also recognize the outstanding achievements of those who are having an influence on the course of history today, particularly here in our own backyard in New York,” said Michele S. Rodney, Esq., Dean of Monroe College’s School of Criminal Justice.
She continued: “The individuals that we are privileged to honor tonight are true community leaders. Through their words and actions, they continually make a difference and inspire those around them to do and be better. It is our great pleasure to thank them for their myriad contributions and celebrate their accomplishments through this awards dinner.”
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