[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1618]
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          TRIBUTE TO THE HISPANIC POLICE AND FIRE ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. WILLIAM J. MARTINI

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 1996

  Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, Aristotle once wrote:

       The good of man is the active exercise of his soul's 
     faculties in conformity with excellence or virtue, or if 
     there be several human excellences or virtues, in conformity 
     with the best and most perfect among them.

  Today, Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to several members of the 
Hispanic Police and Fire Association who have established excellence by 
displaying outstanding success in their field.
  Each year, Mr. Speaker, the Police and Fire Association honors their 
members who rise far and above the call of duty. This year the Fireman 
of the Year Awards went to Chris Freeman and Chris Szczygiel. The 
Police of the Year Awards were accepted by Educardo DeHais and Angel 
Casabona. Furthermore, Dr. Wayne Petermann and Lorenzo Hernandez were 
honored with the Humanitarian of the Year Award and the Civic Leader of 
the Year Award, respectively, for their exemplary service to the 
community. Finally, Luis Sanchez and Luis Guzman were presented with 
President of the Year Awards.
  The Hispanic Police and Fire Association exemplifies the work ethic 
and pride so very important in every career and in our daily lives. It 
is their hard work and dedication, Mr. Speaker, that protects the 
entire community from the violence and catastrophe all too present in 
today's society.
  On behalf of my colleagues in the House of Representatives, I would 
like to acknowledge our appreciation for the hard work of these 
courageous individuals. They put their lives on the line every day, in 
order for all citizens in the community to feel secure in their own 
homes.

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