[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3879]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           RICHARD G. ANDREWS

 Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a man who 
has been a pillar of loyalty, integrity and continuity in Delaware's 
U.S. Attorney's office for the past 15 years.
  We all know men and women who are the pillars of federal government 
offices--people who keep the wheels of government turning as changes 
occur around them. Richard G. Andrews is that pillar who keeps 
Delaware's U.S. Attorney's Office standing tall and strong. I respect 
his legal talents, professionalism, work ethic and people skills. And I 
recognize this dedicated public servant today, not because he's 
retiring--fortunately he's still working as hard as ever--but simply 
because he deserves the recognition.
  As an Assistant U.S. Attorney since 1983, and Chief of the Criminal 
Division for the past five years, Rich has earned a reputation as a 
tough, fair prosecutor in the nearly 40 felony jury cases he has tried. 
He was involved with the most far-reaching FBI undercover sting 
operation in Delaware history that sent several top State and County 
officials to prison for bribery convictions. He also sent the Vice 
President of the Pagan Motorcycle Club to jail for 25 years for running 
a drug distribution ring. And he prosecuted the men convicted of 
bilking the federal government and taxpayers out of nearly half-a-
million dollars in a student loan scam.
  Rich Andrews started his legal career learning from the best--he was 
law clerk to the late U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the Third 
Circuit, Chief Judge Collins J. Seitz.
  It's no wonder that distinguished experience marked the beginning of 
many more honors to come. In 1996, FBI Director Louis Freeh issued a 
commendation to him for the convictions of three top officials of 
Madison & Co. in $1 million securities fraud case. In 1993, he was 
commended for prosecuting ocean dumpers off the Delaware coast.
  Rich continues to pass on his craft to young attorneys, teaching 
Criminal Trial Advocacy courses. And he goes the extra mile for 
victims, serving as Chairman of Delaware's Criminal Justice Council's 
Victims' Subcommittee.
  Delaware and our country's U.S. Department of Justice are better for 
the continued service of Rich Andrews. He is an honest, down-to-earth, 
tough prosecutor and dedicated public servant. It is my pleasure to 
recognize this second-in-command as he continues to serve as the Chief 
Criminal prosecutor for Delaware's U.S. Attorney's Office. It's a 
simple thank you for a job well done.

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