[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1642]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF BARRY BROWN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Barry Brown. Barry 
served as my chief of staff when I was elected into the House of 
Representatives in 2002 and recently transitioned into his new role 
with the Alpine Group here in D.C. During the ten years Barry served as 
chief of staff in my office, I always appreciated his dedication and 
loyalty to the staff, constituents, and to me.
  After receiving his Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech University, 
Barry began his career as a legislative assistant for the House 
Agriculture Committee Chairman, Larry Combest. Barry later became the 
legislative director to Representative Kevin Brady and the chief of 
staff to Representative Kay Granger. While on Capitol Hill, he also 
served Representative Dick Armey and Senator Phil Gramm. Before working 
for my office, Barry was also the Vice President with the Alpine Group.
  As a fifth-generation Texan, Barry participates on the National Board 
of Directors for the Red Raider Club and is a third generation member 
of the Texas State Society. Barry is also the assistant treasurer of 
the Vestry of St. Patrick's Episcopal Church.
  As you can see Barry is very active in the community and has a 
passion for Texas and for politics. While Barry can boast many 
legislative and political achievements, I know he will say his greatest 
success is being a husband and father. Barry is married to Jennifer 
Brown who is the chief of staff for Representative Lamar Smith. 
Together, they have a son, Leighton, and a daughter, Gipson.
  I want to express my appreciation and best wishes to Barry as 
furthers his career with the Alpine Group. He will be dearly missed and 
always warmly welcomed in my office.

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