[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E890-E891]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING ASSISTANT CHIEF LUIZ CASANOVA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
                               RETIREMENT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2019

   Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to rise today to pay 
tribute to an outstanding member of our community and a dear friend as 
he retires after years of dedicated service to the New Haven Police 
Department--Assistant Chief Luiz Casanova. Assistant Chief Casanova has 
dedicated a lifetime to public service and his presence at the 
Department will most certainly be missed.
  In a career that has spanned decades, Assistant Chief Casanova has 
demonstrated a unique commitment to public service and law enforcement. 
He began his career at the State of Connecticut Department of 
Corrections and it was there where he says he first learned that the 
prison system was broken. It was also from his experience with the 
Department of Corrections that he found his true calling. He wanted to 
make a difference about the way people in his neighborhood were being 
treated by law enforcement, so he chose to try to make the change from 
inside the organization. Upon joining the New Haven Police Department, 
he rose through the ranks, dedicating himself to the community policing 
concept and finishing his career as Assistant Chief.
  Too often we take for granted the incredible work of our law 
enforcement officials. I have always held a deep admiration for our 
community's police officers--each day facing new

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challenges and seemingly overwhelming responsibility. It takes a unique 
combination of bravery, compassion, and generosity to serve as a police 
officer and a great dedication to serve in the Department leadership. I 
want to extend a special note of thanks to Assistant Chief Casanova for 
his friendship over the years and for all of the help and guidance he 
has provided to myself and my staff. He has always been only a phone 
call away and has been a tremendous resource to us as we worked 
together to address issues within the community.
  Assistant Chief Casanova has dedicated his professional career to 
serving and protecting, our children, our families, and our community. 
I am proud to have this opportunity to join the New Haven Police 
Department and the New Haven community in extending my sincere thanks 
and appreciation to him for his outstanding service to our community. 
As he begins this new life chapter, I wish him all the best for many 
more years of health and happiness.

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