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Recognizing the Late Yandy Chirino

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 8, 2021
Location: Washington, DC

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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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