[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17969]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO IZORA NEAL

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Detective First Grade 
Izora Neal for her dedication to restoring law and order in my 
district, as well as for bridging the gap between the community and the 
police.
  Detective First Grade Neal is currently assigned as the Community 
Affairs Officer of Police Service Area #2. She entered the New York 
City Police Department Academy in 1994. Upon her graduation, she was 
assigned to the PSA #2. Detective Neal excelled--engaging in numerous 
arrests while gaining experience on the force. Detective Neal was 
assigned to the Community Affairs position in October 1997. She entered 
the position with confidence and a genuine desire to have a positive 
impact for all New York City Housing Authority residents.
  Detective Neal was ambitious about the prospects of becoming 
detective and made great strides towards accomplishing her goal. In 
July 1999, her perseverance was recognized as she was promoted to the 
rank of Detective Special Assignment. As a newly promoted Detective she 
continued in her present assignment and utilized her leadership and 
strong interpersonal skills, gaining the trust of all residents. In her 
continued pursuit for success, Detective Neal was promoted to the rank 
of Detective Second Grade in February 2003. Although pleased with her 
present rank and assignment, Detective Neal's desire for excellence 
compelled her to continue working hard. Her devotion for a better 
quality of life for all NYCHA residents proved to be very successful. 
In August 2006 she was promoted to the rank of Detective First Grade.
  Currently, Detective Neal continues to make strides while assigned to 
Police Service Area #2, giving her the opportunity to display her 
leadership skills, and her dedication towards the community. As the 
Community Affairs Officer one must ensure a bond of trust and reliance 
between the police and community; one must be open-minded, unbiased and 
sensitive to the concerns and problems within the community, display 
empathy and compassion with sincerity, but not in a rehearsed manner. 
These ideas are a part of the partnership that allows Detective Neal to 
define herself as the Community Affairs Officer of Police Service Area 
#2.
  Detective Neal is happily married to Anthony Neal (whom she met on 
09/11/2001), and has a 5 year old son Jaylen. Mr. Speaker, I would like 
to recognize Detective Izora Neal for her pursuit of excellence in the 
field of law enforcement.

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