[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1820]
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                       RECOGNIZING CLARENCE BROWN

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 28, 2012

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to 
recognize the retirement of a lifelong civil servant, Clarence Brown. 
Clarence has selflessly served the citizens of Bartow County for more 
than 38 years, and his tenure as Bartow County Commissioner is the 
longest to date.
  Clarence began his service with a plan and vision for Bartow County, 
and under his leadership it has flourished. Some highlights of his 
public service are the implementation of the county's growth management 
plan in 1996, the completion of Georgia Highlands College, and the 
development of the nation's first county-wide Environmental Management 
System.
  Each of these accomplishments shaped Bartow County, but Clarence's 
legacy of leadership is truly defined by his character. He paid 
extraordinary attention to public input and cared deeply for the people 
he governed.
  In recognition of Clarence's selfless service and commitment to the 
community, the county named the conference center in Cartersville in 
his honor. However, this was not an easy task given Clarence's humble 
nature!
  It took the community, a judge, and Clarence's wife to convince him 
to agree to the dedication. To this day when asked about the Clarence 
Brown Conference Center, Clarence will humbly reply, ``It's just a name 
on a building.''
  Through his philanthropic and civic contributions, Clarence's impact 
on our community is immeasurable. He has, and will, continue to lead 
our community with integrity and honor.
  Clarence represents the best of the 11th District, the best of 
Georgia, and indeed the best of public servants. I am proud to call him 
a friend,

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