[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 121 (Monday, September 23, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S9031]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    ON THE WORK OF ATF SPECIAL AGENT JOHN CARR 2002 MEDAL OF VALOR 
                               RECIPIENT

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I am proud today to recognize the 
courage of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, ATF, Special Agent 
John Carr, who was recently honored with the Federal Bar Association's, 
FBA, distinguished 2002 Medal of Valor Award in Los Angeles. For the 
past 13 years, the FBA has presented the award to federal employees who 
demonstrate outstanding service in their field of work.
  Special Agent Carr earned his award for working undercover to catch 
violent gang members staging a series of home invasion robberies. Carr 
transformed his look, acquainted himself with the criminals, and 
pretended to help them in their operation. Carr gave the criminals 
false information, which led them to traps planned by the ATF. Thanks 
to Carr's work, many dangerous criminals were caught and taken off our 
streets.
  John Carr risked his life working on this assignment. There are not 
many people who would make such a great sacrifice for others to feel 
safe in their homes. Through his courage, bravery and steadfast 
dedication, Carr prevailed in the face of danger. I extend my sincere 
congratulations to John Carr on this honor, and thank him for his great 
work.

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