[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 135 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1701]
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              PETE GAGLIARDI--WORKING FOR A SAFER AMERICA

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                           HON. JIM LIGHTFOOT

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 1996

  Mr. LIGHTFOOT. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to 
recognize a true public servant, Special Agent Pete Gagliardi of the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms [ATF]. For the past 2 years 
Pete has served in the position of ATF's Director of Legislative 
Affairs.
  Given the laws the ATF is called upon to enforce, the legislative 
affairs position can be a difficult one in which to serve. It requires 
a person who can balance the diverse views of Congress with the needs 
of the Bureau and the Department of the Treasury. Special Agent 
Gagliardi, an agent of 19 years of service at the Bureau, has met and 
exceeded the expectations of this difficult position. He has worked 
tirelessly for the past 2 years providing prompt, straightforward and 
responsive service to Members of Congress and their staffs. On numerous 
occasions over the past 2 years, Pete has been able to achieve 
consensus between the administration and Congress on difficult law 
enforcement issues.
  Because of his outstanding performance, Special Agent Gagliardi will 
be leaving the Office of Legislative Affairs for a well-deserved 
promotion to ATF Deputy Associate Director for Law Enforcement 
Programs. Pete's shoes will be tough to fill at Legislative Affairs but 
we all wish him the best in his new position.

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