[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 148 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING AGENT DAVID F. CORRIGAN

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the numerous 
contributions of Agent David F. Corrigan, one of Monterey Park's finest 
police officers. Agent Corrigan is retiring from active duty after 28 
years of outstanding and selfless service.
  Agent Corrigan graduated from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's 
Department Academy and joined the Monterey Park Police Department on 
September 9, 1974, as part of the Patrol Bureau. During his career, 
Agent Corrigan was assigned to the Patrol and Detective Bureaus and 
periodically to the Administration Bureau as a Background Investigator.
  Agent Corrigan has received countless commendations from the Monterey 
Park Police Department. He was highly recognized for his role during 
the evacuation of a hospital emergency room that was held hostage in 
June of 1995 and for apprehending the gunman. Furthermore, he 
frequently received letters of appreciation from residents and other 
law enforcement agencies for his work as an investigator and a patrol 
officer.
  In November 1998, Agent Corrigan was recognized as the Police 
Department Employee of the Month and in 1999, he was awarded the 
department's third highest honor, the Distinguished Service Medal, for 
outstanding performance throughout his career as an officer, detective, 
field training officer and field supervisor. Agent Corrigan is an 
integral member of the community and his church. He is a role model for 
the youth of Monterey Park and continues to participate in the Police 
Department's D.A.R.E. Camp and In-School Scouting programs.
  Throughout his career, Agent Corrigan was known for his honesty, 
compassion and professionalism. He will be greatly missed by his co-
workers and the community he greatly impacted. Mr. Speaker, I ask you 
to join me in expressing my gratitude to Agent Corrigan for his 
selfless dedication to our community.

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