HONORING LARRY JURIGA

On 2026-10-09, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING LARRY JURIGA" in the House.

HONORING LARRY JURIGA

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1063-E1064] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING LARRY JURIGA ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Friday, October 9, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a proclamation to honor Larry Juriga, chief of police in North Miami, Florida, as he enters retirement with over nearly four decades of service to the citizens of the city and county: [[Page E1064]] Whereas, Larry Juriga is deeply rooted in the North Miami Community, born in the city and raised in South Florida; and Whereas, Chief Larry Juriga during his stellar law enforcement career, has made major philanthropic contributions to young men and to the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project. Role Model Chief Juriga is passionate about helping and mentoring youth. He is an advocate for second chances within our juvenile community; and Whereas, Chief Juriga began his career with the City of North Miami in 1987, in the Parks and Recreation Department. However, being inspired by his father, a 30-year veteran of the North Miami Police Department, Larry attended the police academy in 1993 and joined the police department in 1994; and Whereas, Chief Juriga is committed to serving the community. He worked as a patrol officer before being transferred to the General Investigations Unit in 1997. He oversaw major criminal investigations before joining North Miami S.W.A.T. team a year later. His promotion to rank of sergeant, appointment to major, then rank of Assistant Chief of Police followed in rapid succession; and Whereas, Larry Juriga's appointment to Interim Chief of Police in May 2017 was followed, less than a year later, by the pinnacle of Juriga's law enforcement career, the appointment to Chief of Police. During his tenure as Chief, the North Miami Police Department earned its accredited status from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation after an extensive review of the Department's enhanced policies and procedures that reflect law enforcement's highest standards; and Whereas, Chief Juriga earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Barry University, competed as a scholar-athlete in basketball. He also earned a Master of Public Administration Degree from Florida International University, and graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy, 236th Session; 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, congratulate Chief Larry Juriga as he starts his retirement and celebrates nearly four decades of service and peacekeeper to the citizens of North Miami, Florida and Miami-Dade County. ____________________