[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 20 (Friday, March 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CAPITOL POLICE CHIEF JAMES VAREY

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, for the past 17 years, James Varey has 
served this institution with distinction, and I want to congratulate 
him and wish him the best in his retirement.
  As the Capitol Chief of Police since May 2000, he has been the best 
of the best at one of the most difficult times in our history. The 
Capitol Police has never had to respond to the terrible problems we 
have seen in the last 6 months, be it terrorist threats, or anthrax 
attacks, but because of the strong leadership at the top, this 
institution has remained strong and open to the public. The force will 
miss Chief Varey's great advocacy on their behalf, which resulted in 
such new resources as the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. We 
will certainly miss the friendly spirit he has displayed to the entire 
Senate family. Most of all, the institution will miss his dedication 
and hard work.

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