HONORING OFFICER JAMES BROWN

On 2023-09-26, Representative Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING OFFICER JAMES BROWN" in the House. The speech addressed taxes and also covered the environment, defense.

HONORING OFFICER JAMES BROWN

Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E887-E888] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING OFFICER JAMES BROWN ______ HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY of north carolina in the house of representatives Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Officer James Brown for his devotion to Eastern North Carolina as a police officer. Officer Brown has served for more than 65 years within the Jacksonville Police Department and received the lifetime achievement award from NC Project. Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Officer Brown at the Homeland Heroes Banquet, an event recognizing first responders and law enforcement. Residents of Jacksonville witness Officer Brown's dedication to his community every day as he manages traffic and leads local students across the City's busiest neighborhood streets. He is undoubtedly a man to admire as he is the oldest serving officer in Jacksonville's police department. In fact, he is thought to be the most senior serving officer in the United States. I would be remiss if I failed to honor Officer Brown's service to our Nation during WWII. Those who continue their service in law enforcement after military deployments, like Officer Brown, are special people and among our Nation's heroes. [[Page E888]] Officer Brown has said that he has no plans of ending his career. He is an incredible example of service, duty, and honor that our Nation cherishes. I want to say thank you to Officer Brown for his faithfulness to our Country and community and wish him a Happy 96th Birthday this November. ____________________