(WASHINGTON, DC) – In recognition of her courage in coming forward to detail problems within the FBI, Congressman Dennis Moore (Third District – Kansas) today introduced a congressional resolution commending FBI agent Coleen Rowley.

"As a former district attorney, I know any law enforcement organization is only as good as its people and their ability to gather and analyze information. FBI agent Rowley courageously came forward to reveal critical breakdowns in the FBI’s information gathering processes before September 11," Moore said.

"She did this without any regard for her own career or prospects for advancement. Agent Rowley personifies the American tradition of demonstrating integrity and selflessness in the service of our nation," Moore said.

After sending a detailed letter to FBI Director Robert Muller and key members of Congress in May, Rowley was called to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday. She described how multiple levels of bureaucracy within the FBI hampered field agents’ efforts to pursue investigations of terrorist suspects.

The text of Moore’s resolution, which was introduced Thursday morning, appears below.

H.RES.436

Commending Special Agent Coleen Rowley for outstanding performance of her duties.

Whereas Coleen Rowley, a Special Agent and Minneapolis Chief Division Counsel with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, notified her superiors of critical breakdowns in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s information gathering processes prior to September 11,2001;

Whereas Special Agent Rowley did so without regard for her career or her prospects for advancement, despite being the sole breadwinner for a family of 6;

Whereas Special Agent Rowley personifies the American tradition of demonstrating integrity and selflessness in the service of our country; and

Whereas Special Agent Rowley’s actions serve as an example of principled public service and courageous law enforcement: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends Special Agent Coleen Rowley for outstanding performance of her duties.