[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E887-E888]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING OFFICER JAMES BROWN

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2023

  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Officer James Brown 
for his devotion to Eastern North Carolina as a police officer. Officer 
Brown has served for more than 65 years within the Jacksonville Police 
Department and received the lifetime achievement award from NC Project. 
Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Officer Brown at the 
Homeland Heroes Banquet, an event recognizing first responders and law 
enforcement.
  Residents of Jacksonville witness Officer Brown's dedication to his 
community every day as he manages traffic and leads local students 
across the City's busiest neighborhood streets. He is undoubtedly a man 
to admire as he is the oldest serving officer in Jacksonville's police 
department. In fact, he is thought to be the most senior serving 
officer in the United States.
  I would be remiss if I failed to honor Officer Brown's service to our 
Nation during WWII. Those who continue their service in law enforcement 
after military deployments, like Officer Brown, are special people and 
among our Nation's heroes.

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  Officer Brown has said that he has no plans of ending his career. He 
is an incredible example of service, duty, and honor that our Nation 
cherishes. I want to say thank you to Officer Brown for his 
faithfulness to our Country and community and wish him a Happy 96th 
Birthday this November.

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