[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 12 (Friday, January 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    THANKING FRANCIS ``FRANK'' RUSSO

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 19, 2018

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Frank Russo for his 
service to his country.
   Frank Russo was born and raised on Staten Island. It was there where 
he graduated from Monsignor Farrell High School in 1991. He then 
matriculated at St. John's University where he graduated in 1995, 
receiving his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. After college, 
Frank was admitted to the U.S. Customs Service under their Outstanding 
Scholar Program. After serving in U.S. Customs and Border Protection as 
a Deputy Field Coordinator and Assistant Director, he was eventually 
promoted to the position of Port Director for John F. Kennedy 
International Airport.
   As Port Director, Frank has worked closely with the NYPD to combat 
the nation's opioid epidemic. In his first year, his team successfully 
intercepted over 80 shipments of fentanyl. Moreover, under his watch, 
Customs and Border Protection agents seized large batches of narcotics 
14,000 times. Additionally, they seized $9 million in currency linked 
to terrorism, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities. With 
1,700 trained and devoted officers, Frank is truly on the front line in 
keeping our nation safe.
   Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Frank Russo for his outstanding service 
to our country. He and his agents not only stop crime in its tracks, 
but keep us safe as well. I am tremendously proud to represent him in 
Congress.

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