[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 175 (Thursday, December 3, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1702]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO DETECTIVE FIRST GRADE DENNIS C. DeRIENZO

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 3, 2015

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Detective First Grade 
Dennis DeRienzo of the New York City Police Department, Aviation Unit, 
for his dedication to the citizens of New York City and this Nation.
   After 22\1/2\ years of service in the NYPD--the last ten years as 
Chief Pilot for the Aviation Unit--he retired on November 30th, 2015. 
He was appointed to the NYPD in August 1993 and subsequently entered 
Military Extended Leave from the NYPD. He served with distinction in 
the United States Marine Corps. Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 
June 1993, he graduated Naval Flight School in August 1996 and served 
as an AH-1W Super Cobra Pilot. In February 1999, while serving with 
Marine Light Attack Squadron 269 (HMLA-269), then-Captain DeRienzo 
suffered serious injuries in a crash. After the mishap, he was 
medically retired from the Marines as a result of his injuries after 
the Class A Mishap. Following extensive medical treatment and 
rehabilitation, he returned to active service with the New York City 
Police Department.
   Detective DeRienzo was transferred to the NYPD Aviation Unit on 
September 10th, 2001, and was appointed Chief Pilot in July 2005. He 
has served as Chief Pilot for 10 years. During his years of service in 
the Aviation Unit, he guided and executed countless rescues of 
civilians and mariners. He likewise conducted countless support 
operations for his NYPD brothers and sisters on the ground. 
Additionally, Det. DeRienzo carried out multiple support operations for 
the President of the United States and distinguished visitors to the 
City of New York.
   Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Detective DeRienzo on his retirement 
from the NYPD and thank him for his dedication and service to this 
Nation and the People of the City of New York. I wish him and his 
family well in all future endeavors.

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