[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 165 (Wednesday, September 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE CAREER OF GRANT JAQUITH

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 23, 2020

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of my good 
friend and former colleague, Grant Jaquith, who upon his appointment as 
a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, has 
resigned from the Department of Justice after serving 31 years. I was 
proud to serve alongside Mr. Jaquith while working for the U.S. 
Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York and have always 
known him to be a dedicated public servant, staunch defender of the 
law, a stalwart advocate for victims and their families, and a 
genuinely good person.
  After graduating with a Juris Doctor from University of Florida 
College of Law in 1982, Mr. Jaquith began his career as a Judge 
Advocate on active duty in the U.S. Army. He then went on to join the 
Department of Justice, where he served as a line prosecutor, 
supervisor, and eventually, as the 49th U.S. Attorney for the Northern 
District of New York.
  Over the course of his career, Mr. Jaquith prosecuted many high-
profile cases that strengthened national security and helped combat 
violent crime, organized crime, the opioid crisis, and financial fraud. 
I had the privilege of working with Mr. Jaquith on a number of these 
cases and saw first-hand how his dogged determination and keen 
intellect spelled trouble for criminals. The impact he had on my career 
was profound and his guidance made me a better prosecutor and person. 
For his work, Mr. Jaquith earned a number of awards, including the 
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys Director's Award for Executive 
Achievement.
  As a supervisor, Mr. Jaquith developed scores of young prosecutors, 
always stressing thoroughness, hard work, determination and above all 
ethical conduct. Through his efforts, the U.S. Attorney's office for 
the Northern District of New York became known as one of the premier 
offices in the country. As U.S. Attorney, Mr. Jaquith continued to take 
a leadership role in the many successes of the office. He also took a 
national leadership role by serving on several subcommittees of the 
Attorney General's Advisory Committee, including Border and 
Immigration, Native American Issues, and Servicemembers and Veterans 
Rights. He also served on the Attorney General's Advisory Committee's 
Healthcare Fraud Working Group. Outside of work, Mr. Jaquith is a 
dedicated husband to his wife Rosemarie. Together, they have six 
children, and five grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
recognizing the highly distinguished career of Grant Jaquith. A 
dedicated public servant, I wish Grant the best as he enters the next 
phase of his career as a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for 
Veterans Claims.

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