Asian-Jade Society Man-of-the-Year George Anderson February 22, 2008 This NYPD Emerald Society Photo Gallery require the Adobe Flash Player plugin and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. The NYPD Emerald Society was well represented at the Asian-Jade Society’s Dinner Dance Friday, February 22, 2008. Despite some accumulating snow outside, the Jing Fong Restaurant had a packed house on this special fraternal night. The Asian-Jades were honoring our own NYPD Emerald Society’s Vice President of Headquarters George Anderson, as their 2008 Man-of-the-Year. Assistant Chief Anderson currently is the Commanding Officer of the Police Academy, and a twenty six year veteran. Asian-Jade President Wyman Chin described Anderson as a man who was very supportive of the Asian community and in efforts to recruit those members. He went on to say that Anderson has a well known reputation throughout the NYPD for his commitment to all of the department’s fraternal and religious groups. After Chin presented him with an engraved plaque Anderson addressed the audience. First the honoree thanked the Asian-Jades for selecting him. In his well thought and engaging remarks he noted the challenging times the NYPD now faces. In accentuating the positive he spoke of the great sense of pride and accomplishment that is at the core of the department. A key part of that is the role of our religious and fraternal organizations. He described their efforts as breathing life into the NYPD by not just helping their members but the entire department. In noting his own personal mantra he stated that he tries to make a positive difference everyday. Quoting Dr. Jonas Salk he stated “the greatest reward for doing anything is the opportunity to do more.” He related how many years ago as a seventh-grade student that statement appeared on a plaque his teacher gave him and it left an impression on him that still remains these many years later. He finished by promising to continue to work faithfully and to live up to the ideals of the award. Anderson’s wife Kathryn and their daughter Katie looked on proudly as the audience stood in applause. Also in attendance were 1st Deputy Commissioner George Grasso and Chief of Department Joseph Esposito. Both of whom are well known in their own right for their support of all our police fraternities. Emerald Society President Tim Bergin led a strong turnout of Board Officers who were spread out among four tables. This certainly was a night in Chinatown that afforded our Emerald Society with pride and honor. George Anderson represented some of the best qualities of an Irish-American, with his poise, humility and sense of leadership.