[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 40 (Wednesday, April 1, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT JOHN FRANCIS KRUG

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                             HON. VIC FAZIO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 1, 1998

  Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, Congress is assisted in its 
duties by many men and women without whom we could not do our work 
effectively. From time to time, an opportunity arises for us to pay 
tribute to one of those people, and today presents such an opportunity.
  After twenty-five and one-half years of faithful service to the 
United States Congress and more than 30 years dedicated to law 
enforcement, Sergeant John Francis Krug is retiring on April 3rd. He 
began his law enforcement career as a fingerprint technician for the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1967 and became a member of the 
United States Capitol Police on October 16, 1972.
  During his tenure with the Capitol Police, John Krug has served in 
many capacities. His initial assignments included patrolling the House 
office buildings and the Capitol. In 1984, to better utilize his 
experience, he was reassigned to Protective Services where he provided 
personal protection for individual Members of Congress. In 1987, John 
was promoted to the rank of sergeant and, once again, served as an 
integral member of the Capitol Division, ensuring the safety of 
Congress, staff, and the millions of tourists who visit the Capitol 
each year.
  Most recently, he supervised the Department's Special Events Unit. In 
this position, he became the central information point for numerous 
events such as demonstrations, inaugurations, joint meetings of 
Congress, displays, ceremonies and concerts that took place within the 
perimeters of the Capitol complex. He assisted in coordinating security 
for visiting U.S. Government Officials and foreign dignitaries, from 
the President of the United States to King Hussein of Jordan. Most 
Capitol Police officers and congressional offices have sought out the 
Special Events Unit, and Sergeant Krug in particular, for his 
assistance or advice regarding a congressional event.
  I am sure that I speak for all our colleagues when I wish Sergeant 
Krug our best in the years ahead, and thank him for his many years of 
dedicated service to the United States Congress.

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