[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10376]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             IN PRAISE OF SPECIAL AGENT GERARD B. ALEXANDER

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 12, 2002

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, Special Agent Gerard B. ``Jerry'' Alexander 
recently retired after 26 years of service to the communities of 
Southwest Michigan. An employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
(FBI) and assigned to the Kalamazoo field office, Jerry was an asset to 
the community that will sorely be missed.
  A graduate of American University, Jerry boasts an impressive law 
enforcement record both in the United States as well as the world at 
large. Dedicated, intelligent, and responsible, Jerry is a well-rounded 
law enforcement official with experience working on numerous case 
genres. Jerry specialized in white-collar crime, an area of law 
enforcement that he found especially challenging and prevalent in our 
corner of the state of Michigan. His impressive talents and exemplary 
work ethic are just two of the qualities that come to mind when 
recalling Jerry's work with the Bureau.
  A strong communitarian, Jerry spent much of his free time as a 
volunteer in the Kalamazoo area. His service as a coach and manager for 
the West Portage Little League will not be forgotten by the countless 
youngsters who enjoyed a rewarding athletic experience. Jerry's love 
for children also led him to take an active role in the Portage Central 
High School Band, which he supported in numerous fundraisers.
  I would like to take this opportunity to echo the respect and 
admiration Jerry Alexander has gained within the communities of 
Southwest Michigan. His personal qualities and numerous skills are 
certain to facilitate success in all of his future endeavors.

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