[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E462-E463]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      DEATH OF AGENT DAVID WILHELM

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2005

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my 
condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement Agent David Wilhelm who was killed by a gunman in 
Atlanta, Georgia this past weekend. I join Agent Wilhelm's family, 
including the law enforcement community in America, in mourning the 
tragic loss of Agent Wilhelm.
  Mr. Wilhelm dedicated his 18-year career in law enforcement to 
protecting America. He was one of the many men and women who put their 
lives on the line every single day, no matter what the danger. He was 
one of the good guys who helped to make America safer by putting away 
the bad guys. His specialty was investigating financial crimes, 
narcotics smuggling, and human smuggling.

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  Agent Wilhelm's service was distinguished. He was awarded the 2001 
Blue Eagle Award for his work on a narcotics investigation--Operation 
Prospero. Mr. Wilhelm received the award because he went far beyond the 
call of duty. Indeed, he was the sole recipient of the award in 2001.
  Agent Wilhelm's service will not be forgotten. His service will be 
remembered every day as our law enforcement officers continue his work, 
carrying on the mission Agent Wilhelm loved so much and did so well.
  I would also like to extend my sincere sympathies to the families of 
Superior Court Judge Rowland Barnes, Julie Brandau, and Hoyt Teasley, 
who were killed at the Fulton County Courthouse. Our hearts go out to 
their families and loved ones as well. Their lives will be remembered 
in the work we do here in Congress.

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