[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 8, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S4060]
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                    SPECIAL AGENT TIMOTHY LATTERNER

 Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I want to bring to your attention 
a true American hero, FBI Special Agent Timothy Latterner.
  Almost one year ago to the day, Special Agent Latterner confronted an 
armed suspect in the lobby of a busy Manhattan hotel. But putting his 
life on the line was nothing new to Tim. After all, he was a decorated 
army veteran who bravely served as an enlisted infantryman and officer 
in the 82nd Airborne.
  However, during the early morning hours of May 11, Special Agent 
Latterner came face to face with a violent felon and one of the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted. Following a lead, Latterner and 
his colleagues entered the hotel lobby taking by surprise a man wanted 
for sexual assault, kidnaping, armed robbery, and murder. With shouts 
of ``he's got a gun'' echoing throughout the lobby, bewildered hotel 
guests sought cover while Special Agent Latterner struggled with the 
suspect, who had drawn his weapon. Due to Special Agent Latterner's 
instinctive and heroic actions, the fugitive was subdued without injury 
to innocent civilians or law enforcement officers. Indeed, Special 
Agent Latterner's lightening quick reflexes saved the lives of his 
partners, hotel guests and staff.
  One year later, Special Agent Latterner continues to be a role model, 
dedicated to his family, community, country, and the Bureau. On another 
fateful day, September 11, Tim provided invaluable assistance to the 
victims of the attack on the World Trade Center, again disregarding his 
own safety to help others.
  Today, this honored eight-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation focuses his indefatigable efforts on a different type of 
criminal--terrorists who threaten our very way of life.
  I am proud that such a man is one of my constituents, residing in the 
bucolic Borough of Allendale. His devotion to duty and professionalism 
will long be remembered and appreciated. I am pleased that I had the 
opportunity to bring him to your attention.

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