[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CHIEF JIMMIE L. BROWN RETIRES FROM MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 1999

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to one of 
Miami-Dade County's finest, a man who has valiantly defended the 
streets of our cities for over thirty years, Miami-Dade County Police 
Chief Jimmie L. Brown.
  A special celebration will soon be held in honor of Chief Brown's 
long devotion and commitment to defend and protect our South Florida 
streets. For the last 30 years, Chief Brown has served in law 
enforcement, his latest assignment being Chief of Special 
Investigations. He also serves as church pastor, radio show host, 
adjunct professor and consultant, always being instrumental and 
positively influential to many in the community. As a soldier in the 
U.S. Air Force, Chief Brown was awarded a Bronze Star and Air Force 
commendation medals for service in Vietnam.
  General Robert R. Lee once said, ``duty is the sublimest word in our 
language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should 
never wish to do less.'' These words embody the kind of exemplary life 
that Chief Brown conducted as he always lived a life of sacrifice and 
service.
  Chief Brown additionally volunteers his time and energy to a host of 
other community organizations and affiliations. Having received over 
100 awards from professional and civic groups, as well as having earned 
an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from International Seminary, 
Chief Brown will retire in April and will be missed greatly by all 
members and employees of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

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