[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              A TRIBUTE TO POLICE OFFICER ANTHONY SAUNDERS

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Officer 
Anthony Saunders of the 79th Precinct. Officer Saunders was born in 
Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn and is the second of 4 children. Officer 
Saunders has been married for 13 years to his wife Michelle, and from 
that union they have 3 beautiful children.
  Officer Saunders was appointed to the New York City Police Department 
on July 5, 1989. He was assigned to the field training unit in South 
East Queens where he performed foot patrol duties within the confines 
of the 100th, 101st, 105th, 106th, and 113th Precincts. In October of 
1991, he was transferred to the 45th Precinct in the Bronx where he 
served as a patrolman on the midnight shift for approximately 2 years 
with ``above standards'' evaluations. In 1993, Officer Saunders was 
transferred back home to the 79th Precinct where he has performed 
numerous duties to include the Conditions Unit, the Grand Larceny Auto 
Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit, and the Street Narcotics and Anti-
Crime Units.
  After 12 years on patrol in the heart of Bedford Stuyvesant, Officer 
Saunders was assigned to the Community Affairs Unit and for the past 3 
years his experience and expertise has resulted in improving community 
relations by helping to encourage and foster a strong partnership 
between the community and the 79th Precinct. Officer Saunders 
collaborates with local officials; community-based organizations, 
schools, and houses of worship in Bedford Stuyvesant. He plays an 
active role in organizing parades, demonstrations, rallies, and various 
community events.
  Madam Speaker, I would also like to recognize that Officer Saunders 
has been instrumental in closing the gap between the community and the 
New York City Police Department.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this outstanding officer of the New York City Police Department.

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