[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E20]
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                      HONORING MR. ALEX RICHARDSON

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2020

  Mr. HASTINGS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Alex 
Richardson who recently graduated from college with a degree in 
Criminal Justice. Immediately following graduation, Alex was hired by 
the City of Sunrise Police Department and sent to the police academy. 
On December 9, 2019, he was pinned in a ceremony at the Sunrise police 
headquarters and is currently undergoing police training in his 
community.
  Alex is known for beating the odds. He grew up without a father and 
lost his mother to cancer at age four. One of five children, he and his 
siblings were adopted by Mr. Patrick Hosler, Jr., who mentored him 
throughout his childhood. Alex played YFL football for his city, and he 
now coaches other young men and women in four sports. I am delighted 
that this fine young man lives in my Congressional district. I am 
confident that he will succeed beyond all expectations at whatever 
endeavor he chooses to pursue. I wish him all the very best and thank 
him for his service to our community.

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