[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E195-E196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE SERVICE OF OAKWOOD CITY MANAGER STAN BROWN

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 21, 2020

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Oakwood 
City Manager Stan Brown for his service to the people of northeast 
Georgia. Mr. Brown is retiring on February 28, 2020 after serving the 
city of Oakwood for 16 years.
  Mr. Brown has worked in local government for over 25 years, holding 
various positions across northeast Georgia, including in the city of 
Carrollton, Athens-Clarke County, and Jackson County. In 2004, Mr. 
Brown was appointed as Oakwood City Manager, where he was tasked with 
maintaining economic development and promoting the interests of the 
local community. Throughout his tenure, he worked closely with the 
Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Council, the 
Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Hall County Green 
Alliance to ensure the city is proactive and able to meet the 
challenges and opportunities of growth while also guaranteeing the best 
quality of life for its residents.
  While Mr. Brown's time spent serving in local government spans over 
two decades, his commitment to service began long before his tenure as 
Oakwood City Manager. Mr. Brown attended and graduated from the United 
States Air Force Academy and served his nation for many years, 
including overseas in Iraq, Kuwait, and Kyrgyzstan, retiring as a 
Lieutenant Colonel. Mr. Brown continued his service as a member of my 
military academy nomination board, where he played an instrumental role 
in selecting future leaders in the U.S. military.
  From his military service to his work in local government, Stan Brown 
has dedicated his life to serving his fellow citizens, putting his 
heart and soul into serving our country and our community. I join the 
people of northeast Georgia in thanking him for his years of commitment 
to the city of Oakwood, and I wish him all the best in his next chapter 
of life.

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