A senate RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Charles Douglas "charlie" Brown, Jr., fallen Martin county sheriff's deputy.
Whereas, Charles Douglas "Charlie" Brown, Jr., proudly served his nation as a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during Operation Desert Storm, and served his community as a dedicated law enforcement officer for almost 15 years; and
Whereas, Charlie Brown worked for a number of years with the North Carolina Department of Correction and served as a member of the Prisoner Emergency Response Teams (PERT) as a sniper; and
Whereas, Charlie Brown served in the Narcotics Unit and the K‑9 Unit with the Martin County Sheriff's Office and the Williamston Police Department; and
Whereas, Charlie Brown was killed in the line of duty during a confrontation with a suspect in Williamston on December 8, 2009, while working as a deputy for the Martin County Sheriff's Office; and
Whereas, Charlie Brown is survived by his wife, Cindy; his daughters, Morgen and Carlie; his parents, Cindy Lucille Brown and Charles Brown, Sr.; and his brother Chris Brown; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
SECTION 1.  The Senate honors the memory of Charles Douglas "Charlie" Brown, Jr., and expresses the appreciation of this State and its citizens for his service to law enforcement.
SECTION 2.  The Senate extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Charles Douglas "Charlie" Brown, Jr., for the loss of a beloved family member.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Charles Douglas "Charlie" Brown, Jr.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.