[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 118 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E652]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





       HONORING TROY POLICE DETECTIVE SGT. MICHAEL E. PARROW, SR.

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2023

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of service 
and sacrifice of Army veteran and Troy City Police Detective Sgt. 
Michael E. Parrow, Sr.
  Sgt. Parrow graduated from La Salle Institute in Troy in 1973. After 
graduating, he enlisted in the United States Army serving in Vietnam 
and in Europe as a Military Policeman while simultaneously attending 
the University of Maryland--Europe. Sgt. Parrow's service overseas 
earned him the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, 
and numerous awards for proficiency with his standard issue service 
weapons.
  Upon returning home in 1976, Sgt. Parrow would join the Rensselaer 
County Sheriff's Department where he would serve for 7 years as a 
deputy. Sgt. Parrow then began working for the Troy City Police 
Department. While serving as an officer, he received the Silver Shield 
Award for heroism, the John J. Givney ``Officer of the Year'' award, 
and earned more than 60 letters of commendation and awards for 
noteworthy performance as an officer of the law.
  During his time with the Troy Police Department, Sgt. Parrow proudly 
served in various positions ranging from patrolman to evidence 
technician before his promotion to Sergeant in 2003. He was assigned to 
the detective bureau in 2005 where he remained for 13 years until his 
retirement in 2018. Despite stepping away from the department, Michael 
remained an employee of Rensselaer County Health Department as a 
medicolegal death investigator.
  Even when not in uniform, Michael Parrow, Sr. still found ways to 
serve his local community. He was known for coaching the Lansingburgh 
Little League and Pop Warner football teams, becoming loved by players 
and parents alike for his team spirit, camaraderie, and dedication to 
the programs. Michael served as the president of Capital District Pop 
Warner for years and was an active member of the Eastern Region staff.
  Sgt. Parrow's record of service to his country and Rensselaer County 
is admirable, and it is my honor to recognize the commendable career 
and inspiring legacy of Detective Sgt. Michael E. Parrow, Sr.

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