LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Detective Agnes Chan upon the occasion
of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Asian
Federal Officers on May 1, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
those individuals of remarkable integrity and character who have made
contributions to the success and progress of society in the course of
their life's work and inspire others through their model citizenship;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Detective Agnes Chan upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Society of Asian Federal Officers at its 18th
Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet to be held on Friday, May 1, 2009,
at the Grand Harmony Restaurant, New York, New York; and
WHEREAS, Society of Asian Federal Officers (SOAFO) was founded in
December of 1990, and is a duly incorporated non-profit, fraternal
organization, whose members are law enforcement professionals from every
branch of the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Each year SOAFO recognizes individuals for their unwavering
dedication and exemplary leadership, which serves as an example for
society as well as the entire Asian community; and
WHEREAS, Agnes Chan immigrated to the United States with her family at
the age of ten and settled in Crown Heights, Brooklyn; in 1979, while
studying for her Bachelor's degree at John Jay College of Criminal
Justice, she volunteered her time at Chinatown's police precinct to work
with the Chinese community; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Agnes Chan was appointed as the first Asian female
police officer in the New York City Police Department and patrolled the
5th precinct in uniform; in 1984, she was promoted to become the first
Asian female detective and the proud holder of the designated Asian
Detective Shield, which has been held by Asian Detectives for more than
two decades; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career, Agnes Chan's various
assignments included 5th Precinct Patrol, Recruitment Unit, Joint
FBI/NYPD Terrorist Task Force, Joint FBI/NYPD Organized Crime Task
Force, Organized Crime Monitoring Unit, Dignitary Protection and Gang
Unit with the Intelligence Division; and
WHEREAS, From 1991-1992, Agnes Chan also served as the first female
President of the Asian Jade Society, a fraternal organization of Asian
officers in the New York City Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Upon her retirement, Agnes Chan returned to school and gradu-
ated with a Master's degree in Liberal Studies; she was most recently
featured in a documentary film, "Tea and Justice"; today, she remains
active with community and fraternal organizations; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Wilson, and their
daughters, Tiffany and Stephanie, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Detective Agnes Chan upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Society of Asian Federal Officers; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Detective Agnes Chan.