New York Assembly Bill K00529

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/19/25
• Passed: 5/19/25

Caption

Commending Inspector Victoria Perry upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women Queens County Section on June 8, 2025

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 529 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Inspector Victoria Perry of the New York City Police Department. It recognizes her for special acknowledgment by the National Council of Negro Women-Queens County Section at its 37th Annual Black and White Celebration of Honorees on June 8, 2025. The resolution highlights her career progression from patrol officer to Inspector and her leadership roles in transit districts, precincts, and administrative assignments, culminating in her service as Commanding Officer of the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau. The resolution emphasizes Perry’s educational background, including degrees from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and attendance at the FBI National Academy, and frames her career as an example of public service, leadership, and community trust. It directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to her as a formal expression of commendation.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new legal duties, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely honorary and symbolic, adding the Legislature’s formal recognition of Inspector Perry’s service and achievements. The only practical consequence is the issuance and transmission of an engrossed copy of the resolution to the honoree.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text presents Inspector Perry as a model public servant and a bridge between law enforcement and the community, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee debate, or negative votes. The measure appears to have been introduced as a routine commendation consistent with legislative tradition.

Contention

There is no notable contention reflected in the bill text or available legislative history. Because the resolution is honorary, it does not raise policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or statutory changes. Any discussion would likely center only on the appropriateness of the recognition and the honoree’s accomplishments, rather than on competing viewpoints.