[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1892]
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                     TRIBUTE TO ISRAEL BROOKS, JR.

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
outstanding public servant and extraordinary law enforcement official, 
Israel Brooks, Jr., as he retires as the United States Marshal for the 
District of South Carolina.
  This Newberry County native started out his career serving his 
country in the United States Marine Corps. In this capacity he served a 
tour at the National Security Agency in the greater Washington area, 
and obtained a top-secret crypto clearance from the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation. This fueled his interest in pursuing a professional law 
enforcement career.
  After leaving the Corps, Israel joined the South Carolina Highway 
Patrol as a Patrolman in Beaufort County. This was particularly 
significant because he broke the color barrier in that organization. 
His enthusiasm and leadership led to a steady succession of promotions, 
ultimately culminating in his attaining the rank of Major, a position 
in which he assumed the administrative duties for the entire agency.
  Because of his exemplary service during his 27 years with the South 
Carolina Highway Patrol, my friend and colleague, Senator Fritz 
Hollings, nominated Israel as President Clinton's United States Marshal 
in South Carolina. He has served in this capacity with distinction 
since March 1994, even earning his agency the 1995 ``District of the 
Year'' award from the United States Marshals Service.
  Israel Brooks' career has been as distinguished as historic. He has 
received numerous awards for his achievements, and shares his message 
of success with young people of all ages. As he retires as United 
States Marshal for the District of South Carolina, I commend him for 
his dedicated service and the example he has set for future 
generations.
  Mr. Speaker, Israel Brooks Jr.'s contributions to South Carolina and 
the Nation are significant and deserving of high praise and I ask you 
and my colleagues to join me today in honoring him for the example he 
sets for all of us. I wish him continued success and Godspeed!

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