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RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN EDWARDO SANTIAGO
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HON. RITCHIE TORRES
of new york
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 8, 2021
Mr. TORRES of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Captain Edwardo Santiago, who is retiring after 32 years of service at the Lincoln Hospital Police Division in the heart of my district. As a public hospital with the busiest Emergency Department in New York City and the third-busiest Emergency Department in the nation, Lincoln is an indispensable medical facility for my constituents.
On the Occasion of the Retirement of Captain Edwardo Santiago, we honor him for his dedication and selflessness in service to the Bronx community. We hereby recognize and acknowledge his numerous achievements by sharing some of his professional achievements and contributions:
Captain Santiago's distinguished and honorable career began in 1985 when he served in the United States Marine Corps as a 0341 Mortarman. He received numerous commendations for his outstanding service, including the Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Meritorious Mast until his Honorable Discharge as an E4 - Corporal in 1989.
Following his Honorable Discharge, Captain Santiago returned to the Bronx and began working at Lincoln Hospital, where he would spend the remainder of his career. Captain Santiago served as a Hospital Police Officer for four years protecting Lincoln Hospital's patients, personnel, and visitors until he was promoted to Investigator, where he served as a Crime Prevention Officer.
Captain Santiago's exceptional service was reflected through his subsequent promotions to Detective, Sergeant, and Lieutenant until he became Captain in 2003, a position he has held ever since. As Captain, he has ensured the safety and security of the Hospital through a wide array of duties. Captain Santiago oversaw numerous programs and initiatives in the Hospital Police Department, served as a Preventing and Managing Crisis Situation Instructor for New York City Health and Hospitals, and maintained the proper level of discipline and duty for all subordinates. Captain Santiago has been an exemplary public servant in every role he has held, and he is admired by his many colleagues and friends for his selflessness and work ethic.
On the occasion of his retirement from the Lincoln Hospital Police Division, I am honored to pay tribute to Captain Santiago for his numerous achievements in service to the people of the South Bronx. We proudly recognize Captain Santiago for the tenacity, camaraderie, and dedication he has exhibited throughout the last 35 years. I join the Lincoln Hospital community in wishing him the best as he moves on to the next chapter in his life.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 178
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