[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 178 (Friday, October 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1076]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND HONORING ORLANDO ROLON

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                        HON. STEPHANIE N. MURPHY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2021

  Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. Madam Speaker, as part of our national 
celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, I am paying tribute to 
Floridians who have made outstanding contributions to our community and 
our country.
  Today I rise to honor the Chief of Police for the City of Orlando, 
Orlando Rolon.
  Orlando, who was born in Puerto Rico, moved to Central Florida with 
his family in 1977.
  In 1982, Orlando enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve 
and served for four years. Following his military service, Orlando 
continued to build a life in Central Florida and worked in 
construction.
  Orlando joined the Orlando Police Department in 1992. His commitment 
to fostering effective communication with the Spanish-speaking 
residents of Orlando led him to become the first Hispanic spokesperson 
in the history of OPD. Orlando has used his extensive experience and 
leadership abilities to bring people together, from traveling to Puerto 
Rico to assist with hurricane recovery efforts to providing crucial 
briefings in Spanish to the friends and families of victims of the 
Pulse nightclub shooting.
  In 2018, Mayor Buddy Dyer appointed Orlando to become the Orlando 
Police Department's 39th Chief of Police. Chief Rolon is the first 
person of Hispanic heritage ever to hold this position.
  As Chief and throughout his nearly 30 years of service to the 
Department, Orlando has dedicated himself to improving trust and 
effective communication between law enforcement and our community. He 
has a servant's heart and the City of Orlando is safer and stronger 
because of him.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring and celebrating Chief 
Orlando Rolon.

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