[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF DETECTIVE BRENT AKIN

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2017

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, I am honored to recognize and 
thank Brent Akin for his selfless commitment to the safety and well-
being of the Montgomery County community.
  On April 30th, Detective Akin of the Montgomery County Sheriffs 
Department will enter a well-deserved retirement after almost thirty 
years of dedicated public service.
  A native Texan, Brent was born and raised in Houston by his parents, 
JoAnn and Rowland Akin. Together with his five siblings: Joe, Ricky, 
Bill, Deronda, and Rowland, Brent grew up in the Houston community. In 
1983, Brent married the love of his life, Catherine Parada and, two 
years later, packed their belongings and moved to The Woodlands, TX 
where they have resided ever since. In 1987, Brent and Catherine 
welcomed a beautiful daughter, Emily, who has blessed them with a son-
in-law, Stephen Richards, and a grandson, Noah.
  Brent officially began his career in law enforcement when he 
graduated from the t police academy in 1987. Just one year later, he 
joined the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department, where he has served 
for nearly thirty years, working under five sheriffs. Most recently, 
Brent works as a Detective, but during his many years of distinguished 
service, he held various positions within the department as a Patrol 
Officer and Internal Affairs Officer.
  Throughout his career, Brent has helped countless members of our 
community conducting criminal investigations, providing security for 
community events, and patrolling the cities and roads of Montgomery 
County. Brent has worked to solve many high profile cases, including 
the 1999 Wanda Pitts murder case. His close attention to detail, 
perseverance, commitment to the law and serving his community is 
evident in every case he has worked on.
  Brent has honorably dedicated himself to Montgomery County as is 
evidenced by countless first-hand accounts and the many commendations 
he has received, such as the Public Safety Hero Award in 2009.
  I am pleased to join Brent's family friends, the citizens of 
Montgomery County, and the entire Eighth Congressional District of 
Texas to give thanks and wish him well as he begins his retirement.

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