[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1011-E1012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING EVERETTE BROWN ON BEING DRAFTED BY THE CAROLINA PANTHERS

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                         HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize 
a young man from my hometown who was selected in last weekend's 
National Football League draft. The Carolina Panthers selected Everette 
Brown, a graduate of Wilson, North Carolina's Beddingfield High School 
and Florida State University.

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  Mr. Brown was the Seminoles starter at the right defensive end 
position in each of the 13 games during the 2008 regular season, and he 
was a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Award as the Nation's top 
defensive end. And, after leading the Nation in tackles for a loss, Mr. 
Brown was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference football first-
team and runner-up as the ACC Player of the Year.
  In addition to his tremendous play on the field, Mr. Brown has been a 
leader when it comes to community service. He has donated his time 
freely, volunteering at schools, The Able Trust, MDA Summer Camp, 
Tallahassee Seminole Club, Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services, 
Life Skills Center and Read Across America, among many others.
  Madam Speaker, my community is extremely proud of this young man and 
I ask you to join me in congratulating him on his accomplishments. We 
must also recognize Mr. Brown's parents, Odell and Jenai, on raising 
this fine young man. I know they must be so proud and pleased that he 
will be playing his games so close to home.

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