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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-134
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLULMBIA
November 3, 2015
To declare November 4, 2015 as “Angel Medina Day” in the District of Columbia in recognition of his 30 years of service to the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Inspector Angel Medina, from the beginning of his life, demonstrated determination, and his “accomplish the goal” attribute made him a natural born leader;
WHEREAS, determined to be born, he was delivered in a New York City apartment with the direct assistance of a New York City police officer and, henceforth, was destined to be a police officer committed to fulfilling the duty to serve and protect;
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina has been married 34 years to his wife Brenda Medina, who is a retired Lieutenant with 33 years of law enforcement service;
WHEREAS, their son, Lonzie, currently serves as a Staff Sergeant and Chaplain's Assistant in the United States Navy, and served 2 deployments in Iraq, and their daughter, Angel, is a consistent Award Winning Manager with Enterprise and a frequent volunteer in the community;
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina already possessed an intrinsic passion to help, support, and care for the community and when he was appointed a law enforcement professional with the Metropolitan Police Department, he fulfilled his calling;
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina as a dedicated young officer, quiet, shy, and keenly observant, sought out available guidance, coaching, and teachings of senior officers, superiors, and managing leaders that shaped the dedicated professional he is today;
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina is a grateful leader humbled by many who seek and rely on his leadership, expertise, or guidance;
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina has 30 years of professional experience with the Metropolitan Police Department, from 1985 to the present, making him the current longest-serving Latino in the department;
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at George Washington University in 2014 and graduated from the FBI Academy in 1987;
WHEREAS, Inspector Angel Medina has proven leadership, organizational, and managerial skills and received the Inspector of the Year Award in 2014;
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina’s unprecedented success with administrative mandates within the Patrol Services Bureau was a great contribution to the department for 7 police districts;
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina has received numerous awards, including a Field Commander Recognition for unparalleled success with All Hands on Deck operations, the Award Unit Citation (PSA 102), the Commanding Officer’s Commendation (Fourth District), the Community Letter of Appreciation (PSA 409), the Letter of Commendation (IAD), and the Special Congressional Recognition (Third District);
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina was the Promotional Assessment Evaluator for numerous outside agencies;
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina once organized the Hispanic American Bilingual Law Enforcement Officers baseball team; and
WHEREAS, Inspector Medina has professional experience with the Patrol Services Bureau, the Fourth District Sub Station, the Fourth District, the Field Commander, as an Inspector, and also has served as First District Patrol Captain, Fourth District Patrol Lieutenant, Fourth District Detective Lieutenant, Focus Mission Team Leader and Confidential Fund Coordinator, Internal Affairs Division Sergeant, Third District Patrol Sergeant, Fourth District Patrol Officer, Auto Theft Investigator, and Detective.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Angel Medina Day Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia declares November 4, 2015 as “Angel Medina Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
