[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23603]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO SUSAN MENCER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Susan Mencer on her new appointment as Director of the 
Office of Preparedness and Security for the State of Colorado. Susan 
will now play a key role in the defense of the State of Colorado and 
this nation from the threat of terrorism. This will be a challenging 
role for Susan, but I am confident she will prove herself most capable 
of leading Colorado in this time of national tragedy.
  Protecting our country from terrorism is not a new role for Susan. 
She began her service in 1978 as an agent for the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation. Her initial duties at the agency led her to the Office 
of Counterintelligence in New York. Serving as an agent, she was 
responsible for ensuring that foreign diplomats were not involved in 
spying or obtaining classified information concerning national security 
while posted in the United States. Susan's success propelled her to the 
FBI Headquarters in 1985, where she served in several high level roles 
as head of the budget unit for the Intelligence Division and Supervisor 
of Counterintelligence Operations.
  In 1990, Susan came to the FBI Denver office and directed programs 
involving international and domestic terrorism, foreign 
counterintelligence. As a result of her dedication, Susan was named 
Director of the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Denver created in 
response to the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. Enjoying retirement 
since 1998, Susan was again called to duty following the Columbine 
shooting incident and served on the investigation panel. Her commitment 
to the safety for schools and our children led to an appointment from 
Governor Bill Owens to head the Department of Public Safety.
  Mr. Speaker, the State of Colorado is fortunate to have Susan Mercer 
lead our efforts to counter terrorism in the State of Colorado. Her 
impressive resume speaks volumes for Susan's dedication and commitment 
to keep this nation safe and free from terrorism. I am honored to have 
Susan in this position and extend my thanks for her service to Colorado 
and her commitment to this nation.

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