Assembly Resolution No. 407

BY: M. of A. Epstein

HONORING Detective Geneva Reid upon the occasion
of her retirement after over a decade of
distinguished service to the New York Police
Department

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those
individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, For over a decade, Geneva Reid rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the New York Police Department;
and

WHEREAS, In her capacity as a Detective, Geneva Reid served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; and

WHEREAS, As a proud, born and raised New Yorker, Geneva Reid
recognized the importance of community and respect, and was known by
many in her community as a reliable, joyful, and helpful presence, both
in and out of uniform; and

WHEREAS, Geneva Reid spent time serving with the Manhattan South
Community Affairs Section - Police Service Area 4 before joining Housing
Community Affairs in August of 2023; and

WHEREAS, Community relations was important to Geneva Reid, and she
served as a liaison to the New York Police Department, New York
Community Housing Affairs residents, and the East Village Community,
successfully bridging the communication gap between these groups; and

WHEREAS, In her official acts, Geneva Reid was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and

WHEREAS, During her tenure with the New York Police Department,
Geneva Reid earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her
colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Detective Geneva Reid upon the occasion of her retirement after
over a decade of distinguished service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Detective Geneva Reid.