[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 178 (Friday, October 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1075]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN EDWARDO SANTIAGO

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                          HON. RITCHIE TORRES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2021

  Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Captain Edwardo Santiago, who is retiring after 32 years of service at 
the Lincoln Hospital Police Division in the heart of my district. As a 
public hospital with the busiest Emergency Department in New York City 
and the third-busiest Emergency Department in the nation, Lincoln is an 
indispensable medical facility for my constituents.
  On the Occasion of the Retirement of Captain Edwardo Santiago, we 
honor him for his dedication and selflessness in service to the Bronx 
community. We hereby recognize and acknowledge his numerous 
achievements by sharing some of his professional achievements and 
contributions:
  Captain Santiago's distinguished and honorable career began in 1985 
when he served in the United States Marine Corps as a 0341 Mortarman. 
He received numerous commendations for his outstanding service, 
including the Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and 
Meritorious Mast until his Honorable Discharge as an E4 - Corporal in 
1989.
  Following his Honorable Discharge, Captain Santiago returned to the 
Bronx and began working at Lincoln Hospital, where he would spend the 
remainder of his career. Captain Santiago served as a Hospital Police 
Officer for four years protecting Lincoln Hospital's patients, 
personnel, and visitors until he was promoted to Investigator, where he 
served as a Crime Prevention Officer.
  Captain Santiago's exceptional service was reflected through his 
subsequent promotions to Detective, Sergeant, and Lieutenant until he 
became Captain in 2003, a position he has held ever since. As Captain, 
he has ensured the safety and security of the Hospital through a wide 
array of duties. Captain Santiago oversaw numerous programs and 
initiatives in the Hospital Police Department, served as a Preventing 
and Managing Crisis Situation Instructor for New York City Health and 
Hospitals, and maintained the proper level of discipline and duty for 
all subordinates. Captain Santiago has been an exemplary public servant 
in every role he has held, and he is admired by his many colleagues and 
friends for his selflessness and work ethic.
  On the occasion of his retirement from the Lincoln Hospital Police 
Division, I am honored to pay tribute to Captain Santiago for his 
numerous achievements in service to the people of the South Bronx. We 
proudly recognize Captain Santiago for the tenacity, camaraderie, and 
dedication he has exhibited throughout the last 35 years. I join the 
Lincoln Hospital community in wishing him the best as he moves on to 
the next chapter in his life.

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