On June 4, 2004, Chief Master Taejoon Lee received an award of recognition from the Speaker Emeritus of the California State Assembly, Herb J. Wesson and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Advisory Council. The Certificate of Recognition reads, "As Speaker Emeritus of the California State Assembly, I extend this commendation in recognition of your voluntary services in the Law Enforcement Community. On behalf of the California State Assembly, I salute your exemplary record of volunteer service to the community and offer my best wishes for continued success in all your future endeavors."