[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        JESUS C. TOVES, 1998 NCIS CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

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                        HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 1999

  Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak about a deserving 
individual who has been named the Naval Criminal Investigative 
Service's 1998 Civilian Employee of the Year. Over 40 Resident 
Agencies, falling under 13 NCIS field offices, nominate individuals who 
have distinguished themselves as among the very best in their 
performance and character as candidates for this annual award. The 
headquarters here in Washington, DC, makes the final selection. 
Therefore, it gives me great pleasure to announce that this year's NCIS 
Civilian Employee of the Year, Jesus S. Toves--a contemporary of mine 
and a former high school classmate.
  Jess, as he is better known, was born on Guam on December 12, 1945. A 
product of the island's public school system, he is a member of the 
John F. Kennedy High School Class of 1965. After graduation, Jess 
enlisted in the United States Air Force. His outstanding performance 
while stationed at Okinawa, the Philippines, Las Vegas, California, and 
Thailand, earned him various awards including the Air Force Meritorious 
Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Air Force 
Achievement Medal. After serving for twenty-five years, he retired with 
the rank of Master Sergeant.
  In 1992, Jess joined the NCIS as an investigative assistant. His Air 
Force service proved to be a great asset to him and the NCIS. Jess 
exceeded all expectations and he became an integral part of office 
operations. During a time of high turnover within the Special Agents 
Corps on Guam, Jess almost single-handedly kept continuity in the 
office's administrative functions.
  The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is a worldwide Federal law 
enforcement organization composed of civilians charged to ``protect and 
serve'' the Navy and the Marine Corps through a number of law 
enforcement and counter intelligence services. The Agency's Civilian of 
the Year Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an NCIS employee who 
is not a special agent. This is why this award is so special and this 
is why I am very proud of Jess.
  I join his wife, Carmen, and his five daughters in applauding his 
accomplishments. Congratulations, Jess Toves, for having been chosen 
1998 NCIS Civilian of the Year.

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