[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 152 (Tuesday, November 4, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                TRIBUTE TO SPECIAL AGENT VITO S. DeMARCO

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 4, 1997

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Special Agent 
Vito S. DeMarco of the U.S. Treasury Department, Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco and Firearms, on the occasion of his retirement. After 30 years 
of diligent service in law enforcement, Special Agent DeMarco has built 
a distinguished reputation of protecting the United States and her 
citizens.
  Special Agent DeMarco began his career with the Office of Naval 
Intelligence in 1967, after graduating from Fairfield University in 
Fairfield, CT. After his assignment to the Naval Investigative Service 
in New York City, Special Agent DeMarco spent the last 28 years of his 
tenure with the Boston Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco, and Firearms.
  During his tenure with BATF, Special Agent DeMarco distinguished 
himself by serving on several task forces, including the Sky Marshall 
Program during the 1970's. He has made his expertise available to the 
U.S. Secret Service, serving on protection details during the 
Presidential campaigns of Presidents Ford, Carter, Bush, and Clinton. 
In addition, he has contributed to the protection details of several 
foreign heads of state and conducted investigations into illicit 
firearms trafficking and numerous explosives and arson cases.
  Special Agent DeMarco also served with distinction in the U.S. Navy 
Reserves, from which he retired in 1996 with the rank of commander. His 
33 years of naval service included his activation for the Persian Gulf 
War, in which he commanded a special security division.
  Special Agent DeMarco also demonstrated his steadfast commitment to 
his country and community by volunteering to work with the Marine 
Cadets of America. Mr. DeMarco has given a great deal of his time and 
energy to this organization, and has served on the board of its 
national office.
  Law enforcement personnel serve our country by putting their lives on 
the line, ensuring the safety of our citizens. We owe them all a great 
debt of gratitude, so it is with the deepest appreciation and pride 
that I salute Special Agent DeMarco today.

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