[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 194 (Friday, December 16, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING AND HONORING OFFICER PETER FIGOSKI

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2011

  Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and 
honor New York Police Officer Peter Figoski, who made the ultimate 
sacrifice on December 12th. Peter Figoski will be remembered as a man 
of service to his country. A 12-time decorated NYPD veteran from West 
Babylon, Officer Figoski was a loving father to four daughters and a 
respected member of his community. There is no question that he will be 
greatly missed by the New York police community and by the many others 
he touched. The 200 officers that lined up outside the Jamaica Hospital 
Medical Center to salute their fallen colleague is a true testament to 
that. I am proud that Officer Figoski was my constituent.
  As the son of a New York police officer, I understand the selfless 
and vital role played by our first responders. They put their lives on 
the line day in and day out to keep us safe. My thoughts and prayers 
are with the family and loved ones of Officer Figoski. In closing, I 
would also like to commend his partner, Officer Glenn Estrada, for 
risking his life to bring the killer to justice. I yield back.

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