[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN COREY PEGUES

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and honor the 
work and achievements of Captain Corey Pegues. Corey, born and raised 
in Queens, New York, was a student of the public school system. He 
graduated from high school in 1986, and subsequently enlisted in the 
United States Army.
  As a member of the Army, Corey assumed the position of Medical 
Specialist after receiving training at Fort Sam Houston. Corey was 
assigned to a Calvary Unit in Fort Drum, New York, and remained there 
until his honorable discharge in 1991. After leaving the U.S. Army, he 
enlisted in the New York State National Guard, and remained with the 
National Guard for 14 years. As an example of Corey's devotion to civil 
service, he also decided to enroll in the New York City Police Academy 
while still serving in the National Guard.
  Corey was able to maintain the same exceptional quality of work that 
has defined his career, while serving in both the National Guard and 
the New York City Police Department. The NYPD promoted Corey to the 
rank of Sergeant in 1998, and Lieutenant in 2002. Captain Pegues 
assumed many positions within the NYPD, including Lieutenant Platoon 
Commander, Special Operations Lieutenant and Administrative Lieutenant.
  In 2006, the NYPD once again promoted Corey; this time, to the rank 
of Captain. After 11 months, Corey was transferred to a new police 
station where he now serves as Commanding Officer. For the past two 
years, in addition to his role as a law enforcement official, Captain 
Pegues has also served his community as an Adjunct Professor of 
Criminal Justice at Monroe Community College.
  Corey also serves as the President and Founding Member of the Long 
Island Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement 
Executives--a nationally recognized organization that consists of many 
chapters across the country.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize the work of Captain Corey 
Pegues for his constant desire to protect and serve the citizens of the 
United States.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
Captain Corey Pegues.

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