[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7261]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


HONORING KAREN WOLFORD FOR RECEIVING THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE 
                      DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

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                     HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 8, 2006

  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great honor to rise 
before you today in celebration of the United States Marshals Service 
(USMS) Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Ms. Karen Wolford.
  As Property Management Specialist, Ms. Wolford is a widely recognized 
expert in her field of asset forfeiture. She joined the USMS Asset 
Forfeiture Unit in the District of Maryland in 1968. According to her 
justification for the award, ``she may very well be the longest serving 
current employee of the USMS.'' She has been a tremendous asset to the 
United States Marshals Service and the Department of Justice. Over the 
years, Ms. Wolford has acquired a wealth of knowledge. Her outstanding 
leadership and professionalism have led her to achieve great things in 
her field.
  Ms. Wolford is the supervisor of one USMS employee and five asset 
forfeiture employees. In her role as supervisor, she oversees all 
activities in the District of Maryland, Delaware, Western Michigan, 
Western Missouri and West Virginia.
  She is a past member of the US Marshals, Leadership Council and the 
AFO Process Mapping Team. She is also a current member of the LECC 
Asset Forfeiture Committee.
  During her employment, she has received awards from Dundalk Community 
College, the Federal Bar Association, the Maryland State Police, and 
the Asset Forfeiture Office. Ms. Wolford has received many letters of 
commendation, clean audit reports and outstanding performance awards.
  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to represent such a hard 
working and dedicated person in the Second Congressional District of 
Maryland. Ms. Karen Wolford is truly deserving of all the awards and 
acknowledgements she has received. Please join with me in honoring her 
for the continuous contributions she has made to the United States 
Marshals Service and the Department of Justice.

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