[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 81 (Monday, May 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING TECHNICAL SERGEANT BRENT C. YOUNG, AS THE 2015 OKALOOSA 
          COUNTY, FLORIDA, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2016

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Technical 
Sergeant Brent C. Young, as the 2015 Okaloosa County, Florida, Law 
Enforcement Officer of the Year. Since 1998, Sergeant Young has served 
our great Nation with honor and distinction, and Northwest Florida is 
blessed to have him as part of her community keeping a faithful watch 
over her citizens.
   Born in Midland, Michigan on January 9, 1980, Sergeant Young 
attended Bullock Creek High School, where he lettered in wrestling his 
first two years. In 1998, Sergeant Young graduated and enlisted in the 
United States Air Force. Following completion of Basic Military 
Training and Security Forces Technical Training, Sergeant Young was 
assigned to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, during which he deployed 
five times to Southeast Asia in support of the Global War on Terror. 
Sergeant Young then joined the Northwest Florida community upon his 
selection as a Ground Combat Instructor at Eglin Air Force Base, a 
position he held for six years. Attached to the 96th Security Forces 
Squadron, Sergeant Young now has taken on the responsibilities of a 
Flight Sergeant.
   Through his unwavering courage and acts of heroism, Sergeant Young 
has earned the Higher Headquarters' 2015 Noncommissioned Officer 
Association's Vanguard Award and the 2015 Okaloosa Law Enforcement 
Officer of the Year. Whether providing critical first aid to stabilize 
a spinal injury and preventing another victim from going into shock 
from a partial finger amputation, leading rescue efforts and expediting 
medical treatment to distressed swimmers, or assisting in the 
apprehension of an intoxicated driver, Sergeant Young's keen awareness 
of his surroundings and skills he has honed throughout his military 
career has without question helped prevent the tragic loss of life.
   While his accomplishments and heroic acts are not limited to those 
aforementioned, Sergeant Young has proven himself to be among the best. 
As with most accomplished and dedicated leaders, Sergeant Young's 
passion for service does not end when he leaves work. He is very much 
involved in the local community. As a local Den Leader, he leads Cub 
Scouts through their Boy Scouts of America certifications, including 
more than 100 merit badges. He has also volunteered more than fifty 
hours at a local nursing home, participating in grounds and facility 
maintenance.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Northwest Florida community and a 
grateful Nation, I am privileged to honor Technical Sergeant Brent C. 
Young for his outstanding achievements. We are fortunate to have 
individuals with a strong character and sense of selflessness willing 
and able to stand up strong in defense of America and her citizens. My 
wife Vicki and I thank Sergeant Young for his commitment to service and 
wish him all the best for continued success. May God continue to bless 
him, all of our Nation's Law Enforcement Officers who keep us safe, and 
may God continue to bless the United States of America.

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