The resolution honors 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 alongside her husband, Charles Newfield, as the first married couple in the department to be promoted to sergeant simultaneously.

The House of Representatives of Alabama expresses profound appreciation for Lieutenant Herrera's commitment to serving and protecting the citizens of Birmingham. The resolution conveys heartfelt gratitude for her contributions and extends best wishes for her future endeavors, emphasizing the impact of her service on the community and the legacy she leaves behind.