[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 183 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1064]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO FREDDY GARRIDO

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 6, 2023

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize our Texas-24 
Hometown Hero, FMC Fort Worth Warden, Freddy Garrido. Warden Garrido 
has spent almost 30 years in the Bureau of Prisons and is retiring on 
October 31, 2023. During his impressive career, Warden Freddy Garrido 
has served selflessly to promote responsibility and lifelong skills for 
those incarcerated. Through his passion for service, Warden Garrido has 
used his role to give an underserved community hope and a second 
chance. Warden Garrido served at various duty stations including, FDC 
Oakdale, FCI Forrest City, FCC Butner, FMC Lexington, FCC Florence, FCC 
Victorville, and FCC Beaumont before moving to North Texas at a 
critical time to provide leadership and direction at FMC Fort Worth. 
Those who work closely with him say that his attitude and leadership 
style make them more empathetic and compassionate in fulfilling their 
own duties. During his time at FMC Fort Worth, Warden Garrido has made 
leadership development and training a priority. By establishing 
vocational programs, like a ``second chance cafe'' and HVAC program, 
the incarcerated have the opportunity to learn valuable life skills to 
equip them upon their release into society. I want to congratulate 
Warden Garrido on his retirement and thank him for his outstanding 
career of service.

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