During the Mayor's Awards segment of the Medal Day 2011 program, Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs joined Commissioner Schriro and Chief Hourihane in welcoming the recipients onto the stage and in making the presentations, starting with Captain Khalilah Flemister.

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The following description of the Mayor's Award is taken from the Medal Day 2011 booklet.

Mayor's Award -- Awarded to members of the Department who have exceptional on-the-job performance and exceptional performance in the community.

The following citation with the Mayor's Award to Captain Khalilah Flemister is taken from the Medal Day 2011 booklet.

CAPTAIN KHALILAH FLEMISTER, G.M.D.C.

Captain Khalilah Flemister, believes both in giving at the "office" - and at home in the community! An 1l-year veteran, Captain Flemister has worked in a number of commands, including R.M.S.C., Trials and Litigation, and G.M.D.C.

She is trained in undercover operations, courtroom testimony, interviewing and interrogation, and criminal street gangs investigations. Captain Flemister also uses her time and resources to keep the G.M.D.C. facility in a constant positive mood by running a staff book club and by assisting Correction Officers prepare for promotional exams.

In the community, she is a strong believer in making the holidays better for those who would otherwise not have a lot to celebrate. Capt. Flemister founded "What Would Love Do,?" an organization that assists children within the community. During each holiday season, it chooses a group of children and answers their “Dear Santa” letters and invites them to holiday parties.

Capt. Flemister also volunteers both her time and financial resources to bring smiles to the faces of children in juvenile homes, hospitals and foster care.

WEBMASTER NOTE: At Medal Day 2011 ceremonies in the George Motchan Detention Center (GMDC) on Rikers Island Nov. 15th, the NYC Department of Correction honored staff for heroic acts on and off the job, as well as for distinguished and exceptional on-the-job performance and community service. This New York Correction History Society (NYCHS) presentation features images derived from photos taken by NYCHS at the event as well as texts and images scanned by NYCHS from NYC DOC's Medal Day 2011 booklet distributed at the ceremonies.