[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 164 (Wednesday, December 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1954]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JERRY BROWN

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                            HON. GREG WALDEN

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2012

  Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay special tribute to Hood River County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jerry 
Brown. Chief Deputy Brown joins Sheriff Joe Wampler in retirement from 
the Hood River County Sheriff's Office on January 1, 2013, capping a 
career in law enforcement and public service going back to the 1970's. 
Chief Deputy Brown has dedicated his life to duty, honor, and service 
to the citizens and visitors of Hood River County, Oregon.
  Jerry Brown has served his country and his community for decades. He 
is not only a long time veteran of law enforcement, but also he is a 
veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who served our country in Vietnam. In 
1978 he took the reins of ``The Next Door,'' a non-profit organization 
in Hood River that provides care and support for children and families 
in the area. During his time with The Next Door, Jerry coordinated 
week-long hikes and camping trips for youth, diligently fundraised, and 
secured accreditation through the Youth Care Association. His efforts 
helped form the program into a model for other areas to follow that 
endures to this day.
  The pull to serve and protect citizens of my home town, Hood River, 
Oregon, drew Jerry to his full-time career in law enforcement. He 
started as a patrolman with Hood River Police Department and spent 20 
years working to ensuring the community's safety. During his career 
with Hood River Police Department, Jerry also served as a detective, 
sergeant, and attained the rank of lieutenant before joining the 
sheriffs office in 2006.
  For the past six years, Jerry has served as Sheriff Wampler's chief 
deputy, lending his knowledge and experience to the position. The 
positive impact Chief Deputy Brown has made on the sheriff's office, 
and his community, will continue to inspire others to serve their 
nation, state, and community long into the future.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my fellow colleagues join me in recognizing 
Jerry Brown. He has earned the thanks of a grateful nation for his 
service and the thanks of our community for his unwavering commitment. 
Please join me in wishing Chief Deputy Sheriff Jerry Brown a very long 
and happy retirement.

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