LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Special Agent in Charge Kingman K. Wong
upon the occasion of his designation as Person of the Year by the Socie-
ty of Asian Federal Officers on May 1, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
those individuals of remarkable integrity and character who have made
contributions to the success and progress of society in the course of
their life's work and inspire others through their model citizenship;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Special Agent in Charge Kingman K. Wong upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as Person of the Year by the Society of Asian Federal Officers at
its 18th Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet to be held on Friday, May
1, 2009, at the Grand Harmony Restaurant, New York, New York; and
WHEREAS, Society of Asian Federal Officers (SOAFO) was founded in
December of 1990, and is a duly incorporated non-profit, fraternal
organization, whose members are law enforcement professionals from every
branch of the federal government; and
WHEREAS, Each year SOAFO recognizes individuals for their unwavering
dedication and exemplary leadership, which serves as an example for
society as well as the entire Asian community; and
WHEREAS, Kingman K. Wong joined the FBI as a Special Agent in 1988; he
was assigned to the Violent Crime and Major Offenders Program of the San
Francisco Division, with the responsibility to investigate kidnapping,
extortion, and other violent criminal offenses; in 1989, he was assigned
to the Organized Crime Program to investigate transnational and domestic
criminal syndicates, with a focus on Asian organized crime and drug
matters; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, Kingman K. Wong was promoted as the Supervisory
Special Agent of the Asian Organized Crime and Drug Squad, San Francisco
Division, with the responsibility for supervising international and
domestic Asian organized crime and drug investigations in the San Fran-
cisco Division territory; and
WHEREAS, Kingman K. Wong was later transferred to the Organized Crime
Section, FBI Headquarters, where he served as a Supervisor and Program
Manager for Asian organized crime and drug investigations; while serving
at FBI Headquarters, he was promoted to the position of Unit Chief of
the Asian/African Criminal Enterprise Unit, FBI Headquarters, with the
responsibility for overseeing the FBI's National Asian and African
Organized Crime and Drug Programs; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, Kingman K. Wong was promoted as an Assistant Special
Agent in Charge of the San Diego Division; he was responsible for the
Organized Crime, Drug, Violent Crime and Major Offenders, Undercover,
Special Operations, Crisis Management, Aviation, U.S./Mexico Border
Liaison, Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), and Asset Forfeiture
Programs; and
WHEREAS, Kingman K. Wong served as the On-Scene Commander for all FBI
San Diego tactical operations, and supervised the San Diego Command
Center and crisis management personnel following the September 11, 2001
terrorist attacks; in 2002, he was the On-Scene Commander for field
operations during the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Kingman K. Wong became the Legal Attache of the FBI
Hong Kong Office; he served as a core member of the U.S. Country Team,
and worked with the FBI's law enforcement and intelligence partners in
Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan; he managed and coordinated investigations,

arrests, extraditions, and training pertaining to all FBI investigative
programs; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Kingman K. Wong was promoted as the Section Chief of
the International Operations Section, Office of International Oper-
ations, FBI Headquarters; he was responsible for overseeing 75 FBI
offices operating throughout the world, and managing the support infras-
tructure for international operations; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Kingman K. Wong was promoted as the Special Agent in
Charge, Special Operations Division, New York Office; he is responsible
for managing the Special Operations and Technical Programs; and
WHEREAS, As the highest ranking Asian American in the FBI, Kingman K.
Wong's assignments have taken him throughout the world, working in part-
nership with numerous foreign governments; in recognition of his
extraordinary efforts, he has received a multitude of honors including
the FBI Director's Award for Outstanding Criminal Investigation and the
U.S. Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Kingman K. Wong holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal
Justice and a Master's degree in Public Administration; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Special Agent in Charge Kingman K. Wong upon the occasion of his
designation as Person of the Year by the Society of Asian Federal Offi-
cers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Special Agent in Charge Kingman K. Wong.