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“HONORING SPECIAL AGENT TONY ANGELI ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1583 on Dec. 12, 2019.
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HONORING SPECIAL AGENT TONY ANGELI ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
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HON. DOUG COLLINS
of georgia
in the house of representatives
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Special Agent Anthony ``Tony'' E. Angeli on his retirement from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
This past year, Tony served on my Judiciary Committee staff as a detailee from the DEA. In total, Tony has served as a detailee for nine years in this body and in the U.S. Senate.
Both my staff and I have found Tony to be a diligent and knowledgeable asset to the Committee. In his capacity as a detailee, Tony has played an integral role in shaping public policy concerning illegal narcotics. This includes his important role in combatting the opioid crisis currently gripping our nation.
A former prosecutor, Tony previously prosecuted child abuse cases and juvenile crimes, and argued multiple appellate cases. He shifted from his career as a prosecutor by entering the DEA, eventually serving in multiple capacities in the Miami Field Division and at DEA Headquarters. In Miami, he investigated complex international drug conspiracy cases and followed up his experience as a line agent by entering management as a supervisory special agent overseeing large-
scale drug investigations. Tony then moved into intelligence work, where he worked with U.S. and foreign intelligence agencies to further DEA's mission. He also became an experienced trainer by teaching law enforcement courses to the U.S. State Department at the International Law Enforcement Academies.
Tony's experience on Capitol Hill is something that sets him apart from nearly all federal law enforcement agents. He contributed to the development of our nation's drug policy by serving on both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, a rare professional combination for anyone. His law enforcement expertise made him a go-to expert for other staff and members of Congress. The country has been well-served by having a public servant like Tony offering his knowledge and skills for an such extended and valuable time in Congress.
I thank Tony for his service to our country, and I wish him all the best as he transitions into a new, well-deserved, and exciting phase of his life.
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