[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E416]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING NYPD DETECTIVE FABIO L. GONZALEZ

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                        HON. ANDREW R. GARBARINO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2025

  Mr. GARBARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my constituent, 
NYPD Detective Fabio L. Gonzalez of Babylon, New York on the occasion 
of his recognition with an Honorable Mention in the 2025 TOP COPS 
Awards from the National Association of Police Organizations. Detective 
Gonzalez has distinguished himself as an exemplary member of the New 
York City Police Department, having been recognized for meritorious and 
excellent service to the City of New York 16 times since joining the 
department in July 2011.
  On July 4, 2024, in Jamaica, Queens, Detective Gonzalez and Officer 
Patrick E. Lynch responded to a call for assistance after a woman had 
been stabbed. Upon entering the apartment, they encountered the suspect 
holding a knife to his father's neck. After repeated commands in both 
English and Spanish were ignored and the suspect began to cut his 
father's throat, Officer Lynch fired at the suspect, striking him once, 
saving the father's life. Detective Gonzalez and Officer Lynch then 
discovered the near-lifeless body of an eight-year-old child and, 
recognizing the urgency of the moment, rushed the child to Jamaica 
Hospital in their patrol vehicle. Tragically, despite their heroic 
efforts, the child did not survive.
  Mr. Speaker, Detective Gonzalez demonstrated extraordinary courage, 
composure, and selflessness in the face of life-threatening danger. It 
is my great honor to recognize him for his bravery and to commend him 
on receiving this well-deserved award. I wish Detective Gonzalez 
continued success and safety in his distinguished service to the people 
of New York, and I extend my deepest gratitude for his unwavering 
dedication.

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