[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 100 (Monday, June 15, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E578-E579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING SPECIAL AGENT GRANT R. BLEVINS UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                    FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 15, 2026

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Special 
Agent Grant R. Blevins of Kentucky upon his retirement from the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation after more than two decades of distinguished 
service to our Nation.
  Special Agent Blevins began his FBI career on June 11, 2006, when he 
was assigned to the Honolulu Field Office in Hawaii and served as a 
member of HIDTA-Hawaii and the FBI SWAT Team. His early assignments 
demonstrated a commitment to excellence, courage, and professionalism 
that would define an impressive career. From Hawaii, to New Jersey, 
West Virginia, and Kentucky, Special Agent Blevins has investigated a 
broad range of complex criminal matters and organized crime, become an 
FBI Firearms Instructor, and overseen highly sensitive operations, 
vital to the U.S. Department of Defense.
  His service also extended overseas. In 2017, Special Agent Blevins 
served as an Assistant Legal Attache at the United States Embassy in 
Bucharest, where he worked on international corruption investigations 
and strengthened cooperation with foreign law enforcement partners.
  In 2018, he was selected as the Senior Supervisory Special Resident 
Agent for London and Pikeville in southeastern Kentucky. He oversaw FBI 
operations across 23 counties and served as Commander of the 
Southeastern Kentucky FBI Drug Task Force under Appalachia-HIDTA, 
directing collaborative efforts among federal, state, and local law 
enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and violent crime. 
Throughout every assignment, he exemplified integrity, dedication, and 
unwavering commitment to justice.
  Before joining the FBI, Grant Blevins honorably served five years in 
the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer. He completed two 
combat deployments to Iraq, serving as a Recon Platoon Commander during 
the 2003 Ground Invasion and later with the Joint Special Operations 
Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His military service laid the 
foundation for a career dedicated to protecting the American people and 
defending our Nation's interests.
  Beyond his professional accomplishments, Grant is a devoted husband 
to his wife, Gloria,

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and a proud father of four daughters. Together, they have navigated the 
many moves and sacrifices that accompany a life of service.
  On behalf of this great Nation, I salute Special Agent Blevins for 
his remarkable service to the United States Marine Corps, the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, and the people of the United States. His 
career stands as a testament to duty, honor, and selfless service. I 
congratulate him on his retirement and wish him and his family 
continued happiness, health, and success in the years ahead.

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