LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Deputy Inspector Juanita Holmes and
Captain Vanessa Kight upon the occasion of making history as the first
two African-American women to command a New York City Police Department
precinct

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Deputy
Inspector Juanita Holmes and Captain Vanessa Kight upon the occasion of
making history as the first two black women to command a New York City
Police Department (NYPD) precinct; and
WHEREAS, For the first time in the history of the 166 year-old NYPD,
two African-American women are in command of a city precinct; Captain
Vanessa Kight was chosen to be the Executive Officer to Deputy Inspector
Juanita Holmes, who was made Commander of the 81st Precinct in Bedford
Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Currently, women comprise 17.2% of uniformed officers in the
NYPD; African-Americans make up 16.5% of the uniformed force, with 5.6%
being women; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Inspector Juanita Holmes, who began her career as a
street cop in Queens, is one of just three African-American female depu-
ty inspectors on the force; and
WHEREAS, Captain Vanessa Kight, a 30-year NYPD veteran, is one of 12
African-American female captains on the force; and
WHEREAS, These two outstanding police officers were selected to
command the 81st Precinct due to their exceptional ability and extensive
law enforcement experience; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those dedi-
cated public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preser-
vation 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
commend Deputy Inspector Juanita Holmes and Captain Vanessa Kight upon
the occasion of making history as the first two African-American women
to command a New York City Police Department precinct; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Deputy Inspector Juanita Holmes and Captain Vanessa Kight.