[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23823-23824]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE MARK L. LOWERY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the exceptional 
career of Mark L. Lowery, Special Agent in Charge of the United States 
Secret Service Dallas Field Office.
  Special Agent Lowery began his career with the Secret Service in 1983 
in the St. Louis Field Office, following a 6 year tenure with the St. 
Louis County Police Department. With the U.S. Secret Service, he served 
in the Washington Field Office, the Presidential Protection Division, 
Special Investigations and Security Division, and the Financial Crimes 
Division.
  Under the leadership of Special Agent Lowery, the Dallas Field Office 
tackled many complex issues plaguing the Dallas community including 
identity theft, counterfeiting of currency and cyber crimes. Special 
Agent Lowery's leadership in these cases was instrumental, leading to 
the successful arrest and prosecution of many criminals in the Dallas 
area.
  Special Agent Lowery has received numerous awards and commendations 
during his twenty-three year career, including the highest Secret 
Service award, the Medal of Valor in 1985. The legacy he leaves will 
speak loudly of the impact he made on our community and his peers and 
his devotion to the betterment of our community. His tenure at the U.S. 
Secret Service Dallas Field Office is marked by his dedication, work 
ethic and public service.
  I am grateful for Special Agent Lowery's service to our nation, and I 
wish him all the best on the occasion of his retirement.

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