[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 26 (Thursday, March 10, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: March 10, 1994]
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STATEMENT ON THE NOMINATION OF ISRAEL BROOKS, JR., FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S 
                              U.S. MARSHAL

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, it was with great confidence and pride 
that I recommended to the President that he nominate Israel Brooks to 
the post of U.S. Marshal for South Carolina. Mr. Brooks is one of the 
finest, most accomplished, most respected law enforcement officers in 
the modern history of my State.
  Israel Brooks is a 48-year-old native of Newberry, South Carolina. He 
graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1976, and has been 
with the South Carolina Highway Patrol since 1967. He began as a 
patrolman in Beaufort County, and later served as an instructor at the 
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Since 1990, he has held the 
rank of Major, with responsibility for administration of the entire 
South Carolina Highway Patrol. Prior to entering law enforcement, Mr. 
Brooks spent four years in the United States Marine Corps, rising to 
the rank of sergeant and platoon leader.
  Mr. President, Israel Brooks would be the first African American to 
serve as U.S. Marshal in South Carolina. I know of no law enforcement 
professional who is more superbly qualified for this job. I urge the 
Senate to confirm his nomination.

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