[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17406-17407]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM K. KOWALSKI, ASSISTANT SPECIAL AGENT IN 
       CHARGE, DETROIT DIVISION, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 30, 2008

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
accomplishments of William J. Kowalski, who is retiring after 25 years 
of service in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Throughout his 
career with the FBI he has served his country with honor and 
distinction.
  Following his training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, Mr. 
Kowalski began his career with the Bureau in Detroit. During his time 
with the Bureau, Mr. Kowalski moved quickly through the ranks, a 
testament to his dedication and commitment to his job. He served tours 
of duty in Memphis, Tennessee, and New York City.
  After his exceptional work in the field he was promoted to a 
supervisory position at FBI Headquarters in Washington, DC. During his 
service Special Agent Kowalski was responsible for managing 
counterintelligence and espionage investigations. After the Berlin Wall 
fell Mr. Kowalski was one of the first agents to travel to Eastern 
Europe.
  Mr. Kowalski eventually returned home to serve in Michigan, this time 
in a supervisory role for the Flint and Ann Arbor Resident Agencies of 
the FBI. In 2004, Mr. Kowalski was promoted to his current position of 
Assistant Special Agent in Charge in Detroit. While in this position 
Mr. Kowalski led Detroit's

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counterterrorism efforts which are so crucial to our nation's security 
today.
  Mr. Kowalski's relentless hard work and dedication was recognized 
numerous times as evidenced by his outstanding law enforcement record 
and repeated promotions within the Bureau. Throughout his career he has 
exemplified the FBI's motto of Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity by 
serving and protecting the people of Michigan and citizens across 
United States.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring William J. 
Kowalski for his model service to United States law enforcement and his 
commitment to his country. He is truly deserving of our respect and 
admiration.

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