b'message from the chairman & presidentDear Friends,O n behalf of the Trustees and Staff of the New York City Police Foundation,welcome to the 2019 New York City Police Foundation Gala.We are so pleased tonight to recognize the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of a great New York institution, Morgan Stanley. James Gorman has led this titan of the financial industry for nearly a decade. During that time the firm has built on its incredible 84 years of history in New York City where it now has over 15,000 employ- emotional intelligence and conflict resolution ees. James has rallied a record level of supportskills to at-risk youth, the Foundation has been for the Foundation tonight, because he knowswith the NYPD every step of the way.that the success of this great city depends on the work of the brave men and women of the NYPD. Our city will continue to thrive thanks to thecommitment of institutions like Morgan Stanley The New York City Police Foundation is dedicatedand the dedication of the brave men and women to supporting that important work by raising crit- of the NYPD. We are so grateful that you could ically needed funds for programs which promotejoin us tonight to help celebrate this incredible excellence in the NYPD, thereby improving publicpartnership.safety for all. In this era of record-low crime, PoliceCommissionerJamesP.ONeillhas We hope you have a wonderful evening, and we pledged that the Department will ensure that theinvite you to join us in thanking James Gorman increased level of safety is felt by every person, inand congratulating all of tonights honorees.every neighborhood.That is why Neighborhood Policing is the corner- With very best wishes,stone of the Departments efforts to fight crime. It has been a priority for the New York CityPolice Foundation to support Neighborhood Policing from the beginning. From funding the review of Department operations which madeANDREW H. TISCH, CHAIRMANNeighborhood Policing possible, to working with the NYPD to promote the work of the Department in the community, to working hand-in-handwith young people and Police Officers to create new programs like Options VR which teachesSUSAN BIRNBAUM, PRESIDENT & CEO'