[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 53 (Thursday, April 15, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E556]
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      RECOGNIZING SUPERVISORY SPECIAL AGENT ERNESTO ``TITO'' CRUZ

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                          HON. SILVESTRE REYES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 2010

  Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Supervisory Special 
Agent Ernesto ``Tito'' Cruz for his service to the Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence over the past year.
  As a detailee from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent 
Cruz offered his professional expertise to and provided substantial 
support for a range of in-depth reviews, from those focused on highly 
sensitive intelligence operations to current practices with the 
Intelligence Community that implicate legal, policy, or fiscal concerns 
and investigations.
  In particular, Special Agent Cruz assisted in the Subcommittee on 
Oversight and Investigation's bipartisan examination of circumstances 
surrounding the Peru Narcotics Airbridge Denial Program, as well as 
several inquiries regarding contractor practices within the 
Intelligence Community and allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse. The 
Committee also benefited greatly from his FBI experience during the 
interviews conducted in connection with an investigation into 
congressional notification practices, policies, and procedures.
  The Intelligence Committee's work involves constant interaction with 
the 16 elements of the Intelligence Community, particularly through the 
offices of congressional affairs. Special Agent Cruz's long-term 
experience across a wide range of intelligence matters and his 
significant and successful interaction within congressional affairs 
offices was an asset to the Committee's performance of its oversight 
duties.
  The Committee was privileged to have the opportunity to work with 
Special Agent Cruz. His work ethic, friendly nature, and sense of humor 
made him a valued member of the Committee team. Thank you, Tito, for 
all of your hard work, and I wish you all the best as you leave the 
Hill for FBI's Office of Congressional Affairs.

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