[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 45 (Thursday, March 28, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S3163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           U.S. MARSHAL SERVICE'S DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor U.S. Marshal 
Barbara C. Lee and the Western District Office of Michigan, United 
States Marshals Service in Grand Rapids, MI. On March 1, 1996, in a 
special ceremony in Oklahoma City, Marshal Lee was presented the U.S. 
Marshals Service's Distinguished Service Award for the district office 
she heads. I am proud to note that I nominated Marshal Lee, who was 
sworn into office by President Clinton in 1994.
  Before her current appointment, Marshal Lee served as a Deputy U.S. 
Marshal and as a Special Agent with the Internal Revenue Service. 
Marshal Lee studied criminal justice and accounting at Grand Valley 
State University, in Allendale, MI. Marshal Lee was nominated for the 
Laura Cross Award, the Federal Government's highest honor for career 
achievement by a female law enforcement officer.
  Marshal Lee's office was selected for the district award because of 
its leadership in accomplishing court security tasks within the 
confines of a tight budget. The district office shuffled personnel, 
travel and overtime expenses while continuing to provide exceptional 
security. During the presentation of the award, Director Eduardo 
Gonzalez noted the special security Marshal Lee's operation provided 
for several judicial conferences and high-threat trials.
  Despite diminishing resources, Marshal Lee and her office have 
continued to provide the exceptional security services for which the 
U.S. Marshals Service is known. I know that my Senate colleagues join 
me in congratulating U.S. Marshal Barbara C. Lee and the Western 
District Office of Michigan for being awarded the U.S. Marshals 
Service's Distinguished Service Award.

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