[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1642]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING SHERIFF BROWNLOW

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize an 
outstanding citizen and public servant, J.R. Ronny Brownlow, in honor 
of his retirement from law enforcement after serving the public for 44 
years.
  In 1964, Sheriff Brownlow began his life of public service at the 
Mesquite Police Department. Three years later, Sheriff Brownlow moved 
to the Texas Department of Public Safety where he served for 27 years 
as a Highway Patrolman and a Texas Ranger.
  Since then, Sheriff Brownlow has worked as the Anderson County Chief 
Deputy Sheriff, spent 1 year with the U.S. Marshals Service, and worked 
3 years as the Henderson County Chief Deputy Sheriff. In 2000, he was 
elected Henderson County Sheriff and has worked tirelessly since then.
  Sheriff Brownlow's work has not gone unnoticed. In addition to 
receiving the Peace Officer Award for Excellence, Sheriff Brownlow 
secured a spot in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and in 2004 won the 
Chairman's Award from the Texas Ranger Association Foundation. This 
year, Sheriff Brownlow was named the 2008 Law Enforcement Officer of 
the Year.
  Sheriff Brownlow accomplished all this while raising three sons and a 
daughter. Currently, he is a proud grandfather of four and husband to 
wife Theresa.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Fifth District of Texas, I am honored 
to recognize Sheriff J.R. Ronny Brownlow for his courage in protecting 
and serving citizens all across the Fifth District of Texas.

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