[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 212 (Wednesday, December 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1336-E1337]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING THE LATE YANDY CHIRINO

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                        HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 8, 2021

  Ms. WILSON of Florida. Madam Speaker, from the 24th District of the 
great state of Florida, I rise today to recognize and honor the late 
Yandy Chirino, a police officer, beloved son, brother, friend and part 
of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence family.
  Whereas, Yandy Chirino was born on March 14, 1993, in Havana, Cuba. 
He migrated to Miami, Florida, with his parents as a young child and 
became a United States citizen at age ten; and
  Whereas, Officer Chirino graduated in 2011 from Coral Park High 
School, where he was inducted into the 5000 Role Models of Excellence. 
In 2015, he went on to study criminal justice at Florida International 
University and earned a bachelor's degree. He also was an MVP athlete 
who played volleyball, soccer, baseball, and basketball; and
  Whereas, after graduating from the police academy, in 2017, Officer 
Chirino fulfilled his dream of becoming a police officer when he joined 
the Hollywood Police Department. Throughout his career, Officer Chirino 
earned many commendations, and he was recognized for his exceptional 
teamwork and dedication. In June 2020, he was named ``Officer of the 
Month.'' He served the Hollywood Police Department with pride and 
professionalism, and had an incredible work ethic; and
  Whereas, Officer Chirino was adventurous. His YouTube videos show him 
paragliding in Colombia, flying a Cessna airplane in South Florida, and 
jet-skiing in Lake Powell, a reservoir on the border of Utah and 
Arizona; and
  Whereas, Officer Chirino leaves to cherish his fond memories his 
parents, sister, two nephews, girlfriend, friends, all of fellow 
officers at the Hollywood Police Department and his 5000 Role Models of 
Excellence family; and now, therefore be it
  Resolved, That I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States 
House of Representatives representing the 24th Congressional District 
of Florida, am honored to recognize the late Officer Yandy Chirino for 
his commitment, dedication and service to our community.

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