The resolution recognizes Birmingham Police Lieutenant Rebeca Herrera for her over 20 years of dedicated service and leadership within the Birmingham Police Department, culminating in her retirement effective January 23, 2026. It highlights her educational background, including a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and her various roles within the department, starting from her training at the Birmingham Police Academy in 2004 to her promotion to Lieutenant in 2019. The resolution also notes her historic achievement of being promoted alongside her husband, Charles Newfield, marking the first time in the department's history that a married couple received the same rank simultaneously.

The House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama expresses profound appreciation for Lieutenant Herrera's commitment to serving and protecting the citizens of Birmingham. The resolution extends heartfelt gratitude for her contributions and wishes her continued health, happiness, and fulfillment in her future endeavors.