[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 48 (Wednesday, April 4, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E533-E534]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING VALOR IN THE CAPTURE OF JAMIL ABDULLAH AL-AMIN

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 4, 2001

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, all too often, federal law 
enforcement agents are criticized for problems that occur under their 
watch, without receiving the same level of attention when things go 
well. In an effort to partially correct this trend, I would like to 
commend three employees of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) 
for their extraordinary bravery in the capture of Jamil Abdullah Al-
Amin.
  Formerly known as H. Rap Brown, Al-Amin has a long history of 
encouraging and participating in violent action. That history 
continued, when on March 16, 2000, he shot two Fulton County, Georgia 
sherrif's deputies. After learning that Al-Amin was hiding in the 
Selma, Alabama area, a federal manhunt began.
  After Al-Amin was located in a wooded area, he fired upon USMS 
personnel with an assault rifle. Despite the danger Al-Amin posed to 
their lives, Inspectors Jerry Lowery and Joseph Parker, and Deputy U.S. 
Marshal James Ergas maneuvered through the snake infested woods toward 
Al-Amin.
  They succeeded in containing the armed suspect for two hours while 
awaiting backup,

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and established a perimeter. Due to their competence and bravery, Al-
Amin was arrested without further loss of life, and the weapons he used 
in both incidents were recovered.
  The bravery of Inspectors Lowery and Parker, and Deputy Ergas is yet 
another example of the high standards of professionalism and dedication 
honored by federal law enforcement officers every day. I add my voice 
to the many others who truly appreciate the work they do to keep our 
homes, schools, and neighborhoods safe.

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