[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 110 (Wednesday, July 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1559]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE COMMITMENT OF SPECIAL AGENT WILLIAM M. YOKOW

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                          HON. JOHN B. LARSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 22, 2003

  Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
lifelong dedication of Special Agent William M. Yokow, who after 27 
years of service retired earlier this month from the United States 
Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal 
Investigation.
  As a member of the IRS Criminal Investigation, Special Agent Yokow 
has been instrumental in protecting the American public from financial 
crimes. Beginning his career in 1978 under the IRS Intelligence 
Division, Bill served 16 years in the Hartford Post of Duty and later 
transferred to the New Haven Post of Duty. He has been responsible for 
numerous high-profile convictions and has repeatedly proven his 
commitment to the law enforcement community. In cooperation with the 
FBI, Special Agent Yokow was essential in obtaining a conviction in the 
well-known ``Santa Claus'' armored car robbery of more than $1 million 
and helped the Environmental Protection Agency Criminal Investigation 
Division, U.S. Customs Service and the U.S. Attorney's Office in the 
conviction of a $26 million excise tax fraud conspiracy relating to the 
illegal importation of ozone depleting chemicals. Over the years, Bill 
has not only demonstrated his leadership as an on-the-job instructor 
and mentor to Special Agents in training, he has also volunteered for 
special assignments, including service at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games 
held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  Bill's hard work and dedication has earned him the Director's Award 
for Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement, as well as a 
Certificate of Commendation by the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. 
Department of Justice, Environmental and Natural Resources Division. 
Special Agent Yokow has also received a Juris Doctorate from the 
Quinnipiac School of Law and is eligible to practice law before the 
State of Connecticut Superior Court, U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. 
District Court.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in thanking and 
honoring Special Agent William M. Yokow for his service to the state of 
Connecticut and the Nation.

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