[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 81 (Tuesday, June 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1071-E1072]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      IN HONOR OF DAVID L. CHERRY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2001

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of David L. Cherry, a member 
of the New York Police Department. Mr. Cherry graduated from St. 
Joseph's College in Brooklyn in May 2001. He earned distinguished 
honors at graduation, including his selection as a member of the Delta 
Gamma Sigma Honor Society.
  David L. Cherry is a distinguished police officer. He began his 
career in law enforcement in 1984 when he joined the New York City 
Transit Police Department. David was promoted to Detective 3rd grade in 
1990. He has received numerous medals for distinguished police duty.
  David has always and continues to display his impressive athletic 
talent. In his senior year of high school, he was voted outstanding 
male athlete. He received a track scholarship to Essex County Community 
College in Newark, New Jersey, where he was named a National Junior 
College All-American Track Team. His track successes extended beyond 
his days in college. He was also a member of three National Relay 
Championships representing the B.O.H.A.A. Track Club of Brooklyn. He 
also won two more championships while representing the Westchester Puma 
Track Club.
  David uses his athletic gift to the benefit of others. He represents 
the New York City Police Department at the annual New York State Police 
Olympic Games. He has been undefeated in the 100 and 200-meter races 
for the past 17 years.
  David's passion for the past 15 years has been working as a volunteer 
track coach for the Boys and Girls High School Track Team. He shares 
with the youth his day-to-day activities and experiences with the New 
York Police Department. He has taken time out of his busy schedule of 
work, school, and coaching to set aside time to personally counsel many 
athletes. The personal attention that David brings to his team shows 
his devotion to his community. He has helped many athletes earn full 
athletic scholarships to many outstanding universities. Upon retirement 
from the New York City Police Department, David hopes to volunteer full 
time for the community.
  Mr. Speaker, David L. Cherry devotes his life to serving his 
community through being a

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distinguished office, athlete, and mentor. While doing all this, he has 
managed to go back to school and earn a degree. For this outstanding 
service to his community, he is indeed worthy of receiving our 
recognition today. I hope that all of my colleagues will join me in 
honoring this truly remarkable man.

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