[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 ______ 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 [[Page 17407]] 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. ____________________