[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 146 (Wednesday, November 13, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S10877]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THE CONFIRMATION OF JOHNNY MACK BROWN TO BE UNITED STATES MARSHAL FOR 
                     THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, I am pleased that the Senate has 
confirmed Johnny Mack Brown to be United States Marshal for the 
District of South Carolina. Johnny Mack Brown is a man of outstanding 
character and is highly qualified to serve as a United States Marshal. 
He will serve our Nation well.
  Johnny Mack has over 30 years' experience in law enforcement. In 
1966, he went to work for the South Carolina Department of Probation, 
Parole & Pardon, serving as a probation officer. From there, he joined 
the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office and worked as an investigator 
for four years.
  Mr. Brown's success soon provided him with opportunities to showcase 
his substantial leadership skills. In 1973, he became the director of 
the Municipal Offender Program at the Greenville City Municipal Court 
in Greenville, SC. From 1974 to 1976, he served as Director of the Pre-
Trial Diversion Program in the Thirteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office.
  After his time at the Solicitor's office, Johnny Mack decided to run 
for office himself. He was elected in 1976 as the Sheriff of Greenville 
County, SC. He was subsequently re-elected five times and served a 
total of 24 years as Greenville's beloved sheriff.
  As sheriff, Johnny Mack Brown served with distinction. He proved 
himself to be a strong leader, and it is no wonder that he was elected 
to a total of six terms. There is no doubt that Johnny Mack Brown's 
constituents felt secure with him as their sheriff. The voters' 
repeated endorsement of Johnny Mack is a tribute to his skill and 
professionalism.
  During his time as sheriff, Johnny Mack contributed to the State and 
national law enforcement community in various ways. For example, he has 
written numerous articles for law enforcement publications. These 
writings have dealt with topics such as the professionalizing of 
sheriff's offices, the use of information technologies, and the 
implementation of community programs for crime prevention.
  Mr. Brown has also served in prominent leadership positions at both 
the state and national levels. In 1983, he served as President of the 
South Carolina Sheriffs' Association. Ten years later, he was elected 
President of the National Sheriff's Association. Johnny Mack's 
selection to these prestigious positions is a testament to his capacity 
to lead others.
  Johnny Mack Brown has also been the recipient of numerous awards. In 
1990, the Lion's Club of Greenville awarded Johnny Mack the 
Distinguished Citizen Award, and in 1998, the Blue Ridge Council of the 
Boy Scouts of America awarded him another Distinguished Citizen Award. 
In 1999, the Pleasantburg Lion's Club named him as its Citizen of the 
Year. Johnny Mack Brown is also a 1993 recipient of the Order of the 
Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian award.
  Johnny Mack Brown's law enforcement credentials and his leadership 
skills will serve him well as United States Marshal in the District of 
South Carolina. He is truly a deserving man who has striven to serve 
the public with honor and integrity for many years. He will be a very 
successful United States Marshal, and I am proud to see him confirmed.

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