[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 17 (Monday, February 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E147]
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                             AARON T. FORD

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 2, 2015

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Honorable 
Aaron T. Ford who, after 30 years of service to the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, was honored for his retirement on Thursday, January 29, 
2015.
  Mr. Ford began his career with the FBI as a Special Agent in August 
1985. Following New Agents training, he was assigned to the St. Louis 
Division, primarily working Violent Crime and Organized Crime matters. 
He also served on the SWAT team where he participated in the execution 
of numerous high-risk threats, search warrants and protective details.
  In June 1989, Agent Ford was transferred to the Newark Division. He 
served as Team Leader on the SWAT Team. In August 1998, he was promoted 
to Supervisory Special Agent on a drug squad.
  In January 2000, he was named the supervisor for the Public 
Corruption/Civil Rights squad. In August 2005, he was assigned as SSRA 
of the Red Bank Resident Agency, where he supervised all criminal 
matters.
  In February 2006, Agent Ford was assigned as a Team Leader in the 
Inspection Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C., where he 
served until August 2007. During this time, he participated in the 
auditing of all programs throughout the FBI. In October 2007, Agent 
Ford was designated as Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the Newark 
Division, first overseeing the Administrative Branch and later the 
Criminal Enterprise Branch.
  As an inspector in the Inspection Division at FBI Headquarters from 
August 2010 to November 2011, Agent Ford oversaw field office and 
headquarters inspections, shooting incident review teams, audits and 
special inquiries.
  Prior to his FBI career, he served as a special agent with the 
Georgia Bureau of Investigation where he investigated a variety of 
violations including Violent Crime, Fugitives, Drugs, and Corruption.
  On April 8, 2013, Director Robert S. Mueller III announced that he 
has naming Agent Ford as Special Agent in Charge of the Newark 
Division. Agent Ford most recently served as the special agent in 
charge of the Memphis Division.
  Agent Ford is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He earned a Bachelor of 
Science degree in Criminology from Tennessee State University in 
Nashville, Tennessee, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Rutgers School 
of Law In New Jersey.
  Agent Ford truly lived up to the FBI's motto of ``Fidelity, Bravery, 
Integrity'' by protecting Americans from all threats, both foreign and 
domestic. As Chair of the Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, I value 
the sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officials like Agent 
Ford, who selflessly serve the great people of the United States of 
America.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to recognizing and commemorating the 
achievements of individuals such as Aaron T. Ford.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, Aaron T. Ford's 
coworkers, family and friends, all those whose lives he has touched, 
and me, in recognizing the career of Aaron T. Ford.

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