[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SGT. FRANCISCO ESTRADA

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Sergeant Francisco 
Estrada.
  Sgt. Estrada was born on February 8, 1960 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. His 
father, too, was a policeman and he grew up hearing stories of his 
father's bravery and dignity while on patrol. These stories inspired 
him to protect and serve his community.
  With the help and support of fellow officer Sgt. Victor Perez, Sgt. 
Estrada worked with the Coney Island community of Searise Towers as a 
Peace Officer from 1987 to 1992. Afterwards, he became a New York City 
Hospital Police Officer for Bellevue Hospital. Shortly after in January 
1993, he was diagnosed with diabetes. After taking medical leave, the 
Sergeant gained a civil service position at Woodhull Hospital Police 
Department. In May 2001, Estrada was given a certificate of 
appreciation from the New York City Detectives Endowment Association 
for assisting the NYPD with the Brooklyn Strangler case. After finally 
achieving the rank of Sergeant in 2002, Estrada finally had the 
opportunity to teach other officers the skills he acquired. With 
undying support of his wonderful wife and family and driven by the love 
of his city, the Sergeant served proudly in New York City for thirty 
years. In 2009, with much consideration and remorse, Sgt. Estrada 
retired, citing the medical strain caused by his diabetes.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Sergeant 
Estrada for fighting both crime and disease with nobility and 
professionalism.

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