[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 69 (Thursday, May 22, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1048]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEATH OF JAMES M. FOX

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 1997

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I come to the floor today with deep 
regret, to talk about the death of one of America's finest public 
servants. James M. Fox, the former Deputy Director of the FBI with the 
responsibility for the New York office, died on the morning of Friday, 
May 15.
  James Fox was a dedicated agent of the FBI, serving a distinguished 
career of 31 years. He served in Bureau offices in New Haven, Chicago, 
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and in FBI headquarters in Washington, DC. 
He concluded his successful career heading up the FBI office in New 
York City.
  As a renowned expert in terrorism, espionage, and organized crime, 
Mr. Fox played major roles in the investigation of the bombing of the 
World Trade Center and the conviction of Mafia boss, John Gotti.
  Mr. Fox received a Man of the Year/Distinguished Public Service award 
from the Police Department's Finest Foundation, St. John's University, 
John Jay College, the Professional Investigators' Association, 
Detective Endowment's Association, National Father's Day Committee, and 
the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Society. In November 1992, New York 
Governor Mario Cuomo awarded Mr. Fox the State's Law Enforcement 
Executive of the Year award. Clearly, Mr. Fox contributed significantly 
to law enforcement throughout this Nation.
  Mr. Fox was a consultant on terrorism matters for CBS news, and was 
frequently seen on network TV regarding espionage and organized crime, 
his other areas of expertise during his 31 years at the FBI. In further 
service to his community, Mr. Fox served on the board of directors for 
the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the New York 
City Police Foundation, and the New York Citizens Crime Commission.
  I want to send my condolences to the Fox family, including his widow, 
Elaine, and his two daughters. Mr. Fox exemplified the very best in 
public service, and did so much to ensure the safety and security of 
the citizens of this great Nation. He was dedicated to law enforcement, 
the Bureau, and the American people. We owe him and his family a debt 
of gratitude, and I urge my colleagues to join me in sending his family 
our best wishes.

                          ____________________