[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 107 (Friday, July 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1534]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING A. LANCE EMORY

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                          HON. WALTER B. JONES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 18, 2003

  Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
public servant who has given a great deal not only to his home state of 
North Carolina, but to his country as a whole.
  Since 1969, Mr. A. Lance Emory has been a Special Agent with the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In August, Mr. Lance will retire 
from the FBI.
  He leaves behind a legacy of great achievements and his departure 
will create quite a void in our nation's highly revered investigative 
bureau.
  A. Lance Emory was born on June 6, 1946 in Greensboro, North 
Carolina. He graduated from the University of Miami in 1968 with a 
bachelor's degree in education. He completed his graduate studies in 
business at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.
  Beginning his career as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI) in December 1969, his first assignment was the 
Springfield office in Illinois where he investigated general criminal 
matters. Just two years later he was transferred to New York City. Mr. 
Emory spent six busy years investigating organized crime and drug 
matters in the FBI office in New York.
  In 1977, Mr. Emory was transferred back home to the Tarheel state 
where he joined the Charlotte office. While in Charlotte, he continued 
investigating organized crime/drug matters and gained extensive 
experience in the use of undercover techniques.
  In 1983, Mr. Emory received the United States Attorney General's 
Award for Distinguished Service for his investigative accomplishments.
  In 1985, as a Supervisory Special Agent, Mr. Emory oversaw the 
Organized Crime, Drug, Interstate Theft and Government Crime programs. 
He is recognized as a subject matter expert in the organized crime/drug 
arena and has represented the FBI in numerous forums.
  A short tour in the Legal Attache's office in Canberra, Australia 
followed . . . and that time abroad would lead to an international 
assignment for Mr. Emory.
  In June 1995, Mr. Emory began his assignment as the Assistant Legal 
Attache in London. His primary responsibilities were for FBI operations 
in the Nordic countries.
  In August 1999, Mr. Emory assumed his present position as Legal 
Attache London.
  When not travelling the world as a world class FBI associate, Mr. 
Emory tries to find time to work on his golf game as so many North 
Carolinians do. When not on the links, he spends as much time as he can 
with his lovely wife, the former Susan Lierk of Alliance, Nebraska.
  It is with a sincere heart that I rise today to thank Mr. Emory for 
his great service for our nation.
  Lance Emory, I salute you for your dedication to your country and to 
the FBI. May God bless you and your wife as you begin your next 
adventure together. May you wake each morning and enjoy the immense 
amount of time you now have together . . . and may this new journey be 
just as exhilarating.
  Thank you, Lance Emory. From all of us.

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