[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 15 (Thursday, February 9, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S969]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO ELLEN KNOWLTON

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a woman who has worked 
hard to ensure the safety of southern Nevadans, and indeed all 
Americans, for more than 24 years. Mrs. Ellen Knowlton recently retired 
from her position as Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Las Vegas 
field office. As Special Agent Knowlton brings an end to her long and 
distinguished career, I join her family and friends in offering our 
gratitude for her honorable and dedicated service in our community.
  Ellen joined the FBI in 1982, and went on to serve in Bureau offices 
in California, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Washington, DC. In Washington, 
she was deputy assistant director of the Bureau's National Security 
Division Counterintelligence Operations. While in this capacity, Ellen 
supervised the September 11 terrorist hijacking investigation, for 
which our Nation is indebted.
  In March 2002, Ellen became Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Las 
Vegas operations, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and 
experience from which Nevada continues to benefit. She refers to this 
appointment as the ``pinnacle'' of her career. However, I feel it is 
Nevadans who are truly fortunate for that appointment. Her work in Las 
Vegas has left a lasting impact on the State and our communities, 
particularly the relationships Ellen forged with local law enforcement. 
Her work has set a gold standard of cooperation and goodwill.
  Special Agent Knowlton's colleagues within the law enforcement 
community often express their admiration for her. This speaks not only 
to her merits as a professional but to her character as an individual 
as well. Ellen has chosen a life of service and deserves all the praise 
and accolades she receives.
  I am grateful for Ellen's untiring efforts on behalf of our country 
and leadership in our community. I wish her and her family the best as 
they embark on this new phase of their lives.

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