[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 116 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1378]
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                        HONORING ROBERT D. GRANT

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2012

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and express my 
gratitude to Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago 
office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He is retiring from his 
position as head of the Chicago FBI after an outstanding 29 years of 
distinguished service to this country.
  In 1983, Mr. Grant began his career with the FBI and has since served 
in Memphis, New York, and San Antonio, along with several different 
assignments at FBI headquarters here in Washington, D.C., including 
Chief Inspector.
  Mr. Grant spent his time with the FBI committed to improving all 
areas of operations and has brought tremendous changes to fruition. In 
2005, Mr. Grant became the head of the Chicago office, where he is now 
the longest serving agent-in-charge in the history of that office.
  During his time in Chicago, Mr. Grant has overseen numerous widely-
recognized investigations, from corrupt public officials to our most 
violent criminals.
  He was at the forefront of the indictment and convictions of several 
high-ranking members of the Chicago Mafia and played a key role in the 
arrest of two Chicago men on charges related to the 2008 terror attacks 
in Mumbai, India.
  Throughout his career, Mr. Grant has received numerous accolades for 
his impressive service, ranging from local community group recognition 
to the 2008 Presidential Rank Service Award.
  While acknowledging Special Agent-in-Charge Grant today for his three 
decades of service, we also reaffirm our appreciation to all of the 
brave men and women of the United States law enforcement community, who 
work every day to protect our families and keep our country safe.
  Once more, we thank Mr. Grant for his integrity, leadership, and 
dedication to the FBI and our country. And we wish him the best of luck 
in his future endeavors.

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