[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           RECOGNIZING THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOUNDATION

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 1995

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Drug Enforcement 
Agency Foundation [DEA] and their contribution to helping the American 
public respect, appreciate, and support the efforts of the men and 
women of the Drug Enforcement Agency.
  Officials in other areas of law enforcement interact regularly with 
the general public. However, the DEA special agent does not have this 
opportunity and must work undercover for safety and security reasons.
  It appears that lately, Mr. Speaker, people have forgotten about 
these individuals, the special agents of the DEA, who risk their lives 
daily for us. It is important to acknowledge DEA special agents, and 
their families who are prepared to risk everything to make America a 
better, safer place for all of us.
  The DEA Foundation was recently formed by a group of leading American 
figures in the business community and medical professions. These ladies 
and gentlemen saw the need to raise funds to help educate our children 
about the dangers of drugs and the need to offer financial support to 
families of DEA agents killed in the line of duty. These generous 
supporters give selflessly of their time and energy to help the men and 
women of the DEA.
  The Foundation's board of directors has taken a pledge to donate time 
and resources to developing programs to further benefit the Drug 
Enforcement Agency, its special agents, their families and the general 
public.
  Authorized by the Department of Justice and the DEA, the Foundation 
works tirelessly to provide services to the community and the Drug 
Enforcement Agency that are not provided for in the DEA operating 
budget. In addition, the Foundation serves as the primary link for 
agents and their families in a time of crisis or need.
  Mr. Speaker, I am sure that you and all Members of this House agree 
our quality of life can improve greatly with a reduction in crime. 
Studies have shown the direct link between illegal drugs and crime, 
making the Drug Enforcement Agency, with its dedicated agents, our 
first line of defense.
  I want to thank the Drug Enforcement Agency Foundation for its 
continued efforts in supporting the men and women of the DEA and in 
helping reduce crime on our streets. Mr. Speaker, I recognize and thank 
First Chairman Dennis Jay Schnur and First Vice Chairman Abbey J. 
Butler, and the other 27 founding directors, who had the vision to 
establish the DEA Foundation and without whose commitment this 
Foundation would not and could not exist.

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