[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 38 (Thursday, March 6, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E325]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING DETECTIVE LUIS RODRIGUEZ

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2008

  Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, the contribution of law enforcement to the 
community goes well beyond arrests and convictions, and if you are 
lucky, on occasion you come across someone with that extra sense of 
commitment to the motto ``protect and serve''. Detective Luis 
Rodriguez, a 20-year veteran of the New York City Police Department, is 
the Community Affairs Officer for the 50th Precinct, the liaison to 
schools, civic groups, tenant associations and houses of worship and 
Detective Rodriguez is one such officer who is always ready to go above 
and beyond and to offer a helping hand those in need.
  Detective Rodriguez defines his job in terms of what he can do for 
the community by bringing human warmth to people who are facing 
stressful situations. Whenever anything occurs in the community whether 
a serious issue or a simple question, everyone knows that they can call 
Luis. We don't even need to use a title or last name, he is known 
simply as Luis. We know that we can count on him for guidance or to be 
there when needed.
  He has had many awards for his work and credits his parents for 
raising him with a lot of trust. He is passing on this trust to two of 
his favorite people in the world, his children, Caitlin and Steven.
  For his good work with the community, the Riverdale Jewish Community 
Council is awarding him the Martin Rollins Interfaith Brotherhood 
Award. I understand that Detective Rodriguez is retiring this summer 
and I want him to know that the community will miss him and that he can 
always count on us for a helping hand if ever he needs one.

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