LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Deputy Inspector Stephen Capasso upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Bushwick
Residents Association

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 honor Deputy Inspec-
tor Stephen Capasso upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Bushwick Residents Association to be celebrated at
its community-wide meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, Following in the footsteps of his father, Carl, Stephen
Capasso was appointed to the NYPD as a New York City Police Officer on
August 30, 1993, and was assigned to Mid-town Manhattan South Precinct;
and
WHEREAS, Stephen Capasso quickly rose through the ranks, and was
promoted to Sergeant in 1998, and assigned to the 109th Precinct in
Queens; three years later, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to
the Police Academy Leadership Development Section; and
WHEREAS, Achieving the rank of Captain in 2003, Stephen Capasso was
assigned as Executive Officer of the 103rd Precinct in Queens; he was
later assigned as Commanding Officer of PSA 5 in Harlem; and
WHEREAS, On April 30, 2008, Stephen Capasso was promoted to Deputy
Inspector and was soon assigned as Commanding Officer of the 83rd Police
Precinct in Bushwick; and
WHEREAS, Since arriving at the 83rd Police Precinct in Bushwick, Depu-
ty Inspector Stephen Capasso has proactively reached out to all communi-
ty service providers and leaders to foster a positive working relation-
ship between the police and the community; and
WHEREAS, In his role as Deputy Inspector, Stephen Capasso has made
himself available to the members of his community 24/7, promptly
addressing the needs and public safety issues of a neighborhood plagued
by crime for decades; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Donna, and his chil-
dren, Carl, Andrew, and Annalise, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his 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 Deputy Inspector Stephen Capasso upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the Bushwick Residents Association;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Deputy Inspector Stephen Capasso.