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J <br />PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING CSM JOSEPH BROWN <br />WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Joseph Brown, a native of Vero Beach, Florida, joined the <br />United States Army in 1978, starting his distinguished career in the United States Military; and <br />WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Brown rose through the ranks to become Chief of Firing Battery <br />for the 79th Field Artillery, Battery A, Vero Beach; and <br />WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Brown set an all Army world record during the "Hip Shoot" with <br />his command unit; and <br />WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Brown served with the 317t1 Military Police Battalion where he <br />was deployed with the Headquarters in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, receiving the only Bronze Star <br />Medal for his tenacious leadership with Headquarters; and <br />WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Brown was also awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, <br />Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Presidential Citation, <br />Overseas Bar, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, the Honorable Saint Barbara, and the <br />Army Physical Fitness Badge; and <br />WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Brown holds a Bachelors and Masters of Science Degree in <br />Criminal Justice which led him to a career as a Law Enforcement Officer for over 20 years, currently serving in <br />a civilian position as the Criminal Justice Coordinator at Indian River State College; and <br />WHEREAS, Command Sergeant Major Brown is the proud father of Latoya and Johnny Brown and <br />enjoys mentoring the young leaders of the community. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Proclamation recognizes the heroic accomplishments of <br />Command Sergeant Major Brown in his distinguished military career and public service who will be forever <br />revered as a pioneer to African Americans for generations to come. <br />Duly adopted this 16th day of February, 2016. <br />fl! <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />J ph E lescher, Vice hairman <br />Wpley S Dav's <br />r Peter D. O'Blyan / <br />Tim LorjD/ 'Z <br />