Ritchie Torres: “I rise today to recognize Cheryl McNear, the newly elected president of the 47th Precinct Community Council and a…”

“I rise today to recognize Cheryl McNear, the newly elected president of the 47th Precinct Community Council and a steadfast leader in our Bronx community. Cheryl has dedicated nearly a decade of service to the council holding multiple leadership roles, including vice president, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, and assistant secretary before being elected president. As a retired associate dean of student affairs, she brings a wealth of experience in leadership, policy, and institutional structure, skills she now applies to strengthen community safety and engagement. Beyond her professional achievements, Cheryl serves as a community chaplain and is deeply engaged with organizations like the NAACP Williamsbridge branch and Not On My Watch Incorporated. Her leadership is shaped by clarity, order, and emotional intelligence, anchored in a deep understanding that community work is not just a responsibility but a ministry. For Cheryl, serving the community is not a job. It is a lifelong calling rooted in principle and purpose. Mr. Speaker, Cheryl McNear's life deserves to be honored for her outstanding leadership and dedication to making the Bronx a safer, stronger place for all.”