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“RECOGNIZING THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOUNDATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1802 on Sept. 19, 1995.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOUNDATION
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HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES
of new york
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, September 19, 1995
Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Drug Enforcement Agency Foundation [DEA] and their contribution to helping the American public respect, appreciate, and support the efforts of the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Officials in other areas of law enforcement interact regularly with the general public. However, the DEA special agent does not have this opportunity and must work undercover for safety and security reasons.
It appears that lately, Mr. Speaker, people have forgotten about these individuals, the special agents of the DEA, who risk their lives daily for us. It is important to acknowledge DEA special agents, and their families who are prepared to risk everything to make America a better, safer place for all of us.
The DEA Foundation was recently formed by a group of leading American figures in the business community and medical professions. These ladies and gentlemen saw the need to raise funds to help educate our children about the dangers of drugs and the need to offer financial support to families of DEA agents killed in the line of duty. These generous supporters give selflessly of their time and energy to help the men and women of the DEA.
The Foundation's board of directors has taken a pledge to donate time and resources to developing programs to further benefit the Drug Enforcement Agency, its special agents, their families and the general public.
Authorized by the Department of Justice and the DEA, the Foundation works tirelessly to provide services to the community and the Drug Enforcement Agency that are not provided for in the DEA operating budget. In addition, the Foundation serves as the primary link for agents and their families in a time of crisis or need.
Mr. Speaker, I am sure that you and all Members of this House agree our quality of life can improve greatly with a reduction in crime. Studies have shown the direct link between illegal drugs and crime, making the Drug Enforcement Agency, with its dedicated agents, our first line of defense.
I want to thank the Drug Enforcement Agency Foundation for its continued efforts in supporting the men and women of the DEA and in helping reduce crime on our streets. Mr. Speaker, I recognize and thank First Chairman Dennis Jay Schnur and First Vice Chairman Abbey J. Butler, and the other 27 founding directors, who had the vision to establish the DEA Foundation and without whose commitment this Foundation would not and could not exist.
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