Recognizing and honoring Deputy Commissioner Pedro R. Rosario, as the first Latino officer to hold the position of Deputy Commissioner in the 226-year history of law enforcement in the City of Philadelphia.

WHEREAS, Officer Rosario was born and raised in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to his parents Pedro and Myrna Rosario; and

WHEREAS, He is married to Officer Tanisha “Tish” Rosario, who is also a Philadelphia Police Officer. They share two wonderful daughters, Sydney, and Kara Rosario; and

WHEREAS, He graduated in 1990 from the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science. Following his graduation, in 1991 he began his illustrious career with the Philadelphia Police Department as a 911 dispatcher; and

WHEREAS, In 1995, Officer Rosario enrolled into the Philadelphia Police Academy. That same year, he graduated and became a police officer, assigned to the 25th Police District. Nine years later, Officer Rosario received recognition by the National Association for Police Organization as a Top Cop in 2004; and

WHEREAS, In 2005, Officer Rosario was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to serve the 6th Police District. Seven years later, Officer Rosario was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the 25th Police District to serve its community once more; and

WHEREAS, In 2019, he received another stellar promotion to Captain, serving as the Commanding Officer of the 24th Police District. Officer Rosario was also cited by the Pennsylvania State Senate for his Heroism and Valor; and

WHEREAS, Officer Rosario served the bulk of his career in East Division, as a police officer and Lieutenant for the 25th Police District, Captain for the 24th Police District and then Captain for the East Detective Division; and

WHEREAS, DC Rosario was sworn in on Jan. 11 at the 24th and 25th Police District station at 3901 Whitaker Ave; and

WHEREAS, DC Rosario has served 27 years in the Police Department, totaling 30 dedicated and honorable years of service to the City of Philadelphia. During his service, Officer Rosario was decorated twelve times, receiving medals for his bravery and heroism; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Congratulates Deputy Commissioner Pedro R. Rosario, and looks forward to the exceptional talent he will bring to the role, in his continued honorable service to the people of Philadelphia.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Officer Pedro R. Rosario to congratulate him on his historic appointment.

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