[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH BRACEY

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, Joseph Bracey will retire from the United 
States Probation System in November after 25 years of distinguished 
service. The ideals and values his role model father, a North Carolina 
State Trooper, instilled, led Joe to choose a career in law 
enforcement.
  After graduating from UNCC in Charlotte, Joe began his career as a 
North Carolina Probation/Parole Officer and then became a Special Agent 
for the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
  In 1977, Joe was appointed as a United States Probation Officer in 
the Western District of North Carolina. Joe has held positions of Drug 
Specialist, Supervising United States Probation and Deputy Chief United 
States Probation Officer.
  As one of the first Firearms Instructors in the Federal Probation 
System, Joe has dedicated his career to officer safety programs and is 
widely known for his expertise in this area.
  Joe's career has been highlighted by his genuine love of his country 
and his profession. He has served both exceptionally and is to be 
commended for his dedicated service. I wish him well in his retirement.

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