[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 116 (Monday, September 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING NELSON C. WESTBROOKS, JR.

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2001

  Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great man 
from my district who was recently honored by a society of his peers. At 
their annual meeting and convention in San Antonio, Texas, the Georgia 
Society of CPAs gave Nelson C. Westbrooks, Jr. their highest honor, the 
2001 Meritious Service Award. Please include in the Congressional 
Record a copy of an article from a local newspaper, The Harbor Sound, 
recounting all of Mr. Westbrooks' hard work and service to the people 
of Georgia. Certainly his dedication is an example for all to follow.

                [From the Harbor Sound, July 24, 2001.]

Georgia Society of CPAs Presents Highest Award to Nelson C. Westbrooks 
                                  Jr.

       Nelson C. Westbrooks Jr. was presented with the 2001 
     Meritious Service Award on June 29 at the Annual Meeting and 
     Convention in San Antonio, Texas. This is the highest honor 
     the Society bestows on one of its members.
       Born and raised in Georgia, Westbrooks attended Glynn 
     Academy and received his B.B.A. from the University of 
     Georgia in 1949. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta 
     fraternity and served as treasurer for three years. He 
     received his CPA certification in 1963.
       Westbrooks served in the Navy in Japan during World War II 
     and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon 
     completion of his military service in 1952, he worked for 
     Edward R. Gray Jr., CPA, in Brunswick, Georgia. In 1956, the 
     practice was acquired by Nickerson & DeLoach, which went 
     through several name changes and is currently Moore Stephens 
     Tiller, LLC. He became a partner in the firm in January 1964. 
     Westbrook retired as partner in December 1992, and continues 
     to serve as a consultant.
       An active member of the Georgia Society of CPAs since 1955, 
     Westbrooks is currently a member of the Brunswick Chapter 
     (originally the Waycross Chapter). He serves the chapter as 
     vice president and was president in 1966-67. He served the 
     Society on numerous committees and as a director, vice 
     president (1979) and treasurer (1968-70). As chair of the 
     Ethics Committees in 1974, he was instrumental in leading a 
     group that took action on ethics violations, and turned the 
     membership once more to a respect for the ethics of the 
     profession. For his services as chair of the committee, 
     Westbrooks was awarded with Society's Distinguished Member 
     Award for 1974-75. In 1988-89, he was recognized for his 
     outstanding service to the Society through involvement in 
     local chapters and statewide activities. In 1992, the 
     Brunswick Chapter recognized him for his outstanding 
     contribution to his profession, his community and to the 
     Society.
       Westbrooks served as chair of the Society's Governmental 
     Accounting and Auditing Committee and is still active on the 
     committee. He is a member of the AICPA and is a charter 
     member of the Georgia Government Finance Officers' 
     Association.
       Active in local affairs, Westbrooks has served as director 
     of the Brunswick Jaycees; president of the Kiwanis Club of 
     Northside Brunswick; Lieutenant Governor of Division IV of 
     the Kiwanis of Georgia; member of the Coastal Georgia 
     Community College Business Advisory Board; life member of 
     Coastal Georgia Historical Society; director of Glynn County 
     Heart Association; treasurer of the Glynn County Chapter of 
     the University of Georgia Alumni. Mr. Westbrooks was one of 
     the organizers of the Old Town Brunswick Preservation 
     Association in 1975, where he served on the Board and as 
     treasurer. He also served as treasurer of the Brunswick-Glynn 
     County Quarterback Club. He was one of the founders of the 
     Tuesday Child Fiesta in Brunswick, which raised money for the 
     Glynn Peyton School for children with disabilities. He was 
     one of the organizers of the Brunswick Glynn County Council 
     for the Arts. His community involvement continued in his work 
     with the Brunswick Community Concert Association and with the 
     Housing Authority of the City of Brunswick. He served as a 
     commissioner and vice chairman of the Authority, was elected 
     chair in 1992, and currently serves in that position.
       Westbrooks was a member of the First Christian Church of 
     Brunswick, and served in many different capacities--board 
     member, Sunday school teacher, and organist. After he married 
     Margaret Hazel Williams in 1965, he continued his service to 
     the church until moving his membership to the First United 
     Methodist Church in 1969. There he became involved in the 
     church community as treasurer and served on many committees.
       Westbrooks continues to give his time, expertise, and 
     devotion to many community causes. He shares his musical 
     talent with seniors and Alzheimer's patients and his 
     accounting knowledge with nonprofit organizations. He has 
     contributed over 2,700 items to the Georgia Music Hall of 
     Fame including many vintage sound recordings.
       The Society is proud to honor Nelson C. Westbrooks Jr. for 
     his outstanding contributions to the accounting profession 
     and for his many years of dedicated service to his 
     professional organization.
       The GSCPA is the premier profession organization for CPAs 
     in the state of Georgia. With over 10,000 members throughout 
     the state, the purpose of the GSCPA is to promote the study 
     of accountancy and applicable laws, provide continuing 
     professional education, maintain high ethical and work 
     standards, and provide information about accounting issues to 
     the membership and the public. For more information, access 
     our web site at www.gscpa.org.



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