[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 178 (Thursday, December 3, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S12317]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JEFFERY D. RUPERT

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Jeffery D. Rupert, who served as executive assistant to the U.S. 
Capitol Police Board from August 2003 to December 2009.
  Pursuant to Public Law 108-7, section 1014(c) Congress established 
the position to act as a central point for communications and enhance 
the Police Board's work. In his capacity as the first executive 
assistant to the board, Mr. Rupert built the job from the ground up, 
developing policies, initiating procedures, and establishing an 
archival system which will serve as a historic chronicle of board 
security decisions.
  Mr. Rupert contributed greatly to the safety and security of the 
Capitol Complex during his tenure, which included board support for two 
Presidential inaugurations, two dozen joint sessions of Congress, and 
other major special events and demonstrations.
  Additionally, Mr. Rupert's regular daily duties enhanced the overall 
effectiveness and efficiency of the board's oversight activities. 
Whether he was coordinating a meeting or writing legal analysis, Mr. 
Rupert paid great attention to detail.
  His more than 6 years of work were critical in supporting 
preparations for potential terrorist attacks and included a vast span 
of expertise in law enforcement, safety, and security issues. He served 
the USCP and the Capitol Police Board honorably in the aftermath of the 
ricin attacks.
  Mr. Rupert served as a liaison with other congressional and executive 
branch entities to include the Department of Homeland Security, the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Central Intelligence Agency, the 
Department of Defense, and many other agencies. As a liaison, Mr. 
Rupert provided information concerning national level issues including 
continuity of government and continuity of operations for the U.S. 
Congress. His personal and professional contacts ensured seamless 
sharing of vital intelligence, and the Capitol community was well 
served during his stewardship.
  I understand Jeff has accepted a high-ranking position at the 
Pentagon. On behalf of the entire Senate, I wish Jeff the very best in 
his future endeavors and offer him heartfelt thanks for his service to 
Congress and the American people.

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