[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E797]
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                      HONORING PETER R. BENEVENTO

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Assistant 
Special Agent In Charge Peter R. Benevento on his retirement after many 
years with the Internal Revenue Service.
  In October of 1975, Mr. Benevento began his career with the Internal 
Revenue Service, later transferring to the Criminal Investigation 
division in 1977. Serving as a CI Special Agent, he worked in Manhattan 
from 1977 to 1985, and then out of Albany from 1986 to 1993. In July of 
1993, Mr. Benevento became a manager in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
  As a manager of Group 7 in Boston, Mr. Benevento worked on numerous 
narcotics cases, coordinating closely with other agencies, and 
displaying unyielding dedication. For two years he served as the 
coordinator of the IRS Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Taskforce. 
Over the years Mr. Benevento has been involved in a variety of 
important cases, ranging from legal income tax cases to those focusing 
on public corruption. In January of 2002, Mr. Benevento became 
Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Boston Field Office, which has 
jurisdiction over New England. This is the position from which he will 
now retire from service in the IRS.
  Through his dedication, hard work, and record of accomplishment, Mr. 
Benevento has earned the admiration and respect of his coworkers. It is 
a great pleasure to offer my sincere congratulations and appreciation 
for all of his accomplishments.
  Mr. Speaker, I am certain that the entire House of Representatives 
joins me in extending best wishes to Mr. Benevento and his wife Marion 
for a happy and healthy retirement.

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