ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

     During his extraordinary career with the FBI, Mr. Wedick earned the support and gratitude of a number of local, state and federal officials, as well the respect of a number of community leaders some of whom memorialized their thoughts as noted:

United States Senator Jeff Sessions [11/12/03] advised,

"... He is one of the most talented agents in the FBI ... quick, decisive, and highly intelligent...".

California State Senator Rico Oller [11/18/03] stated,

"... Jim's exemplary initiative and drive have enabled him to develop some of the most complex and important cases prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney ...".

Charles J. Stevens and George L. O'Connell, both former U.S. Attorneys, Sacramento [11/6/03] advised,

"... He is smart, dedicated, resourceful, and hardworking...very personable and engaging ... (who) has exemplary initiative and drive ... enabling him to develop some of the most complex and important cases prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney in the last decade ... (an) outstanding professional ..." .

U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott [11/26/03] stated,

"... (Jim) has an excellent reputation as a very talented FBI agent with extensive experience in handling complex and high-profile white collar crime cases ...".

Assistant U.S. Attorney John K. Vincent [11/14/03] advised,

"... Mr. Wedick is smart, hardworking, persistent, organized, efficient, and responsible ... (with) excellent judgment, and ... a person of impeccable integrity ...".

U.S. Congressman Richard W. Pombo [11/20/03] stated,

"... His exemplary drive has enabled him to develop some of the most complex and important cases prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney… (with) a reputation as a smart, dedicated, resourceful ... hardworking individual ... outstanding professional ... possessing the highest level of integrity ...".

U.S. Congressman John T. Doolittle [12/8/03] stated,

"... Jim has built a reputation as being a very effective crime fighter and leader within the FBI ... (who's) experience, skills, and toughness make him valuable in the effort to ensure homeland security in the state ...".

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger [4/30/04] advised,

"... As a dedicated street agent ... your efforts were instrumental in achieving multiple breakthroughs in the areas of public and legislative corruption ... you have made our Golden State a better place to live ...".