[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 19240]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        COMMENDING ISRAEL BROOKS

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I want to pay tribute to Israel 
Brooks, a native of Newberry County, SC, as he retires from a 35-year 
career in law enforcement, most recently as the U.S. Marshal for the 
District of South Carolina.
  In March of 1994, I nominated Mr. Brooks to that important position, 
and I believe his record in the past eight years has proven what this 
Senator has long felt: it is one of the best nominations I ever made. 
He has served with such great distinction that in 1996 the District of 
South Carolina, under Mr. Brooks' leadership, earned the 
``Distinguished District of the Year Award'' for being the best in the 
nation in efficiency, service, and work ethics.
  Mr. Brooks served in the South Carolina Highway Patrol, being 
promoted through the ranks all the way up to Major. He served his 
country as a U.S. Marine. He also served his community, devoting an 
incredible amount of time and effort to helping elementary, junior 
high, and senior high students throughout the state.
  We will miss Mr. Brooks. I know all the Senators in this body not 
only thank him for his many achievements, but wish him and his family 
all the best.

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