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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 79t11 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 317th 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 /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Bob Solari, Chairman <br /> Jes h E <br /> Q p I cher, Vice"16hairman <br /> Wpley S Dav s <br /> L �A; /Pet r'D.Oan <br /> Tim or <br /> 4 <br />