House Resolution 716
By: Representatives Williams of the 168th, DeLoach of the 167th, and Cannon of the 172nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Joseph "Joey" Brown on his outstanding public service; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS, appointed as county administrator in 1992 by the Liberty County Board of
Commissioners, Joseph "Joey" Brown has served the citizens of Liberty County for over
three decades, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring the consistent delivery of
essential services to residents; and
WHEREAS, throughout his distinguished tenure, he has managed the preparation,
monitoring, and execution of the county budget; directed departmental operations and capital
projects; handled public relations; and served as a county liaison to regional, state, and
federal agencies as well as local governments within and outside Liberty County; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, Liberty County has completed numerous major
construction projects, including the planning and construction of the Midcoast Regional
Airport, the new Justice Center, and the Live Oak Library-Hinesville Branch; and
WHEREAS, his additional accomplishments include the acquisition and renovation of the
Liberty County Community Complex, the renovation of the Historic Liberty County
Courthouse and the County Annex Building, and the construction of new facilities such as
the Public Works Facility, the Animal Control Building, the Liberty County Health
Department, and more; and
WHEREAS, Joseph "Joey" Brown has further contributed to the development of local
recreation through facilities such as James Brown Park, Gill Park, the Recreation Department
Headquarters, the Samuel B. Harris Gymnasium, the Charles Shuman Gym, and numerous
other park improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, his work led to the establishment of Liberty County's first integrated 911 system
and its first full-time fire department, both of which have significantly improved emergency
response capabilities for the community; and
WHEREAS, Joseph "Joey" Brown has served the residents of Liberty County with honor and
distinction, and his vision and unyielding commitment to excellence will be sorely missed
upon the occasion of his retirement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Joseph "Joey" Brown for his 43 years of
efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to Liberty County; congratulate
him upon the grand occasion of his retirement; and extend the most sincere best wishes for
continued health and happiness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to
Joseph "Joey" Brown.