Captain George Rahor
Richmond County Family Court
100 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, New York 10301

Re: Court Officer Louis Scara

Dear Captain Rahor:

I am writing this letter to strongly commend the hard work and efforts of Court Officer Louis Scara.

Officer Scara has the unique ability to effectively communicate. I have personally observed Officer Scara diffuse potentially dangerous situations by his manner and professionalism. Whenever there is an emergent issue in our courthouse, Officer Scara is present to assist.

I have further observed Officer Scara's extraordinary diligence when stationed in our lobby and at the front desk.

Court Officer Scara's exemplary work is much appreciated by myself and my staff. He appears to be a role model for the other officers and I highly recommend Officer Louis Scara for any promotional opportunity or career advancement.

Very truly yours,

Ralph J. P.

William J. Quirk, Clerk of Court
Richmond County Family Court
100 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301

Dear Mr. Quirk:

I wish to formally commend the excellent judgment and initiative exercised by yourself and those cited hereafter concerning the events of July 23, 2004.

It is exactly this conduct which exemplifies the highest standards of which our family and the public demands. As I have learned over my many years in and around Family Court, without exception, those demands are met and beyond.

I sincerely hope that I have not overlooked any of those who performed so admirably, and I know all do so on a daily basis.

Captain George Rahor
Court Officer Louis Scara
Court Offficer Daniel Ostapiak
Court Officer Dominick Lepore
Court Officer Mary Valley

With Warmest Regards,

Joseph M. L.

Dear Michelle, Lillian, Deborah, Marie and Gladys:

On behalf of the organizing committee for the 10th Annual Safe Horizon Staten Island Candlelight Vigil, we have chosen all of you (Family Court Petition Room) to be the recipients of an award at this year's event. The Candlelight Vigil is held each year during National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This year it will be held on Monday, April 19th at 7:30pm at the Michael J. Petrides Educational Complex.

The Family Court Petition Room Clerks (plus Gladys.) were chosen because of the commitment all of you have demonstrated when assisting domestic violence victims seeking orders of protection in Family Court. We are grateful for your referrals to domestic violence programs and to your dedication to assisting such victims through the court process. Please let me know if all of you will be able to attend this event as soon as possible. Thank you! ! ! ! ! .

Sincerely,

Jennifer D.
Director
Staten Island Court Programs
Safe Horizon

CC: Mr. Billy Quirk, Family Court Clerk

William J.Quirk.
Clerk of Court
Richmond County Family Court
100 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301

Dear Billy,

We Were so thrilled that you have agreed to accept our award honoring you and the entire Richmond Family Court staff for your commitmen to assisting unrepresented domestic violence victims and your support of the Courtroom Advocates Project (CAP). Your recognition of the important and valuable service CAP provides for pro se domestic violence victims and your collaboration with us have critical components of CAP's success in New York City.

The Recognition Ceremony will take place on July 20 ,2004. At this even we will also honor Judge Jane Pearl, Supervising Judge of Kings and Richmond County Family Courts, the Seamen's of Children Society and Families' Safe passage Program, as well as the law firms, legal service agencies, and the Summer Associates who participate the CAP in Summer Program. The Recognition Ceremony will take place at the law offices of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, which are located at One New York Plaza and will begin at 6:30 p.m. in conference room 29 A-B.

We would like to include a short biography of your achievements in the program, so please e-mail a short paragraph or resume to Sarah Hsiao at shsiao@sffnv.org by July 1st. In addition, we would also like to give you the opportunity to invite friends and family to this event. Please e-mail a list of your guests including their mailing addresses to Sarah as soon possible so that we can mail them invitations.

This event gives us the unique opportunity to recognize the individuals and
organizations that have helped make CAP a success. We are pleased that you will be part of this sepecial night.

Sincerely,

Vivian H.