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OPA News Release: [10/08/2004]
Contact Name: Eryn Witcher or Jane Norris
Phone Number: 202-693-4676
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Recognized
By Police Sergeants Union of NYPD
NEW YORK—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
was awarded the Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) Heroism Award in
recognition of her accomplishments on behalf of the nation's workforce. Secretary
Chao delivered the keynote address at the SBA's 40th Annual Scholarship Dinner
in New York.
“President Bush and this Administration recognize the hard work—and the
danger—New York City police officers face every day,” said Labor Secretary
Elaine L. Chao. “They are among the new heroes that America came to know
after 9/11. We will never forget that day, what our police force did to
protect America or what it takes to ensure that it will never happen again.”
The SBA recognizes individuals who have played significant roles in helping
our nation prosper during challenging times with their annual Heroism
Award. Secretary Chao was recognized for protecting the rights of the
nation's workers. This year's awards were bestowed in memory of four brave
sergeants: Sergeant John Coughlin, Sergeant Michael Curtin, Sergeant Rodney
Gillis and Sergeant Timothy Roy, who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
The Sergeants Benevolent Association is the labor organization representing
New York City's approximately 10,000 active and retired police sergeants.
SBA also provides a variety of benefits for its members including: serving
as a collective bargaining representative, providing health and welfare
programs and sponsoring community service initiatives. The association is
foremost an advocate for New York City's police sergeants.
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