On Jan. 17th a special session of the Nassau County Supreme Court was held honoring 14 court officers for their outstanding professionalism, courage in the face of adversity and exemplary service to the Unified Court System. The ceremony was presided over by the Hon. Michael V. Coccoma, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Courts outside New York City and the Hon. Thomas A. Adams, Administrative Judge of Nassau County. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the NY State Court Officers Ceremonial Unit, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and opening remarks from Judge Adams. Judge Coccoma recognized each officer individually and presented each with a Service Bar and Certificate of Recognition. Honorees were also joined by their chiefs. Pictured in front row from left: Chief James DiNapoli, CO Melvin Pazmino, CO Dana Giaquinto-Roeth, CO Danielle Sirris, Maj. Karen Mulvey, Sgt. Michelle Barrett, CO Mark Pullo, Judge Thomas A. Adams, Judge Michael V. Coccoma. Back row from left: Maj. Kevin Anderson, Sgt. Michael Fauci, Sgt. Fransisco Meneses, CO Kevin Gorman, CO Brian McCarthy, Chief Sean Egan, Chief Howard Metzdorff. Not pictured honorees are SCO Alan Melgarejo, Sgt. Daniel Corcoran and CO William Sullivan.