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| Brown received the "Public Servant of the Year" Award from the United Chamber of Commerce for his leadership in reforming the state’s sex offender laws and protecting the rights of victims. Brown is an outspoken advocate for victims of ] and a strong supporter of veterans’ causes. | Brown received the "Public Servant of the Year" Award from the United Chamber of Commerce for his leadership in reforming the state’s sex offender laws and protecting the rights of victims. Brown is an outspoken advocate for victims of ] and a strong supporter of veterans’ causes. | ||
| ===Controversy=== | |||
| King Philip Controversy | |||
| On the morning of February 9, 2007, Brown was to have lectured at King Philip Regional High School to an audience of approximately 80 students as well as a number of faculty and administrators, about the issue of gay marriage. Brown was to represent a contra opinion to balance a King Philip teacher who was pro-gay marriage. | |||
| However, instead of speaking about his intended topic, Brown earned more attention for discussing his anger over a Facebook group opposing him. The Facebook group added "devil horns" to photos of Brown, used a number of vulgarities against him, and made disparaging comments about his daughter Ayla. During his appearance at King Philip, Brown quoted the Facebook statements verbatim, including the aforementioned vulgarities, and announced the names of the students who allegedly wrote said statements. At the time of the controversy, Brown was considering a run for the US Senate in 2008 against Massachusetts junior US Senator and former presidential candidate, John Kerry. Shortly after the controversy became a nation-wide media event, Brown announced that he would not be a candidate for the US Senate in 2008. | |||
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| On May 28th, 2006, Scott Brown delivered a Memorial Day speech to members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Wrentham, MA. During his speech, Brown was reported to have stated, "While I am very proud of the sacrifices made by the men and women here today who have fought in this nations wars, I am equally proud of my daughter, Ayla, for her accomplishments in competing on ''American Idol''." Attendees of the event, including veterans from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm were reportedly aghast that the senator, a 28 year veteran of the Massachusetts National Guard in the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) office, could ever compare their sacrifices, including wounds, amputations and the like, with the accomplishment of his daughter performing in a TV "reality" show. | |||
| ===Personal life=== | ===Personal life=== | ||
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- This is about the American politician. For the English soccer player, see Scott P. Brown (English footballer). For others of this name, see Scott Brown.
Scott P. Brown is a Republican Massachusetts State Senator representing the Norfolk County, Massachusetts, and Middlesex districts since 2004.
Biography
Brown is a graduate of Wakefield High School, Tufts University, and Boston College Law School.
He is a practicing attorney specializing in family law.
Brown's political career began in 1992, when he was elected to be an assessor in Wrentham, Massachusetts. In 1995, he was elected to the Wrentham Board of Selectman.
In 1998, he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 9th Norfolk District.
After incumbent Democrat Cheryl Jacques resigned, Brown was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate in a special election on March 2, 2004 in a close race against Angus McQuilken, a top Jacques aide. Brown was re-elected as Senator on November 2 2004, and again on November 7, 2006 without opposition.
Brown serves on the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure; Education; Higher Education; Election Laws; Public Safety & Homeland Security; Veterans & Federal Affairs Committees. He is also a member of the Metco Caucus and the Charles River Caucus.
Organizational associations and honors
He is a 28-year member of the Massachusetts National Guard, where he currently holds the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Judge Advocate General's Corps.
A member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Brown is also involved in the Wrentham Lions Club, United Chamber of Commerce, North Attleboro/Plainville Chamber of Commerce, Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, and USA Triathlon Federation. He serves as a Board Member of the 495/MetroWest Corridor Partnership Inc., and serves on the Hockamock YMCA Board of Incorporators.
Brown received the "Public Servant of the Year" Award from the United Chamber of Commerce for his leadership in reforming the state’s sex offender laws and protecting the rights of victims. Brown is an outspoken advocate for victims of sexual abuse and a strong supporter of veterans’ causes.
Controversy
King Philip Controversy On the morning of February 9, 2007, Brown was to have lectured at King Philip Regional High School to an audience of approximately 80 students as well as a number of faculty and administrators, about the issue of gay marriage. Brown was to represent a contra opinion to balance a King Philip teacher who was pro-gay marriage. However, instead of speaking about his intended topic, Brown earned more attention for discussing his anger over a Facebook group opposing him. The Facebook group added "devil horns" to photos of Brown, used a number of vulgarities against him, and made disparaging comments about his daughter Ayla. During his appearance at King Philip, Brown quoted the Facebook statements verbatim, including the aforementioned vulgarities, and announced the names of the students who allegedly wrote said statements. At the time of the controversy, Brown was considering a run for the US Senate in 2008 against Massachusetts junior US Senator and former presidential candidate, John Kerry. Shortly after the controversy became a nation-wide media event, Brown announced that he would not be a candidate for the US Senate in 2008.
Memorial Day On May 28th, 2006, Scott Brown delivered a Memorial Day speech to members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Wrentham, MA. During his speech, Brown was reported to have stated, "While I am very proud of the sacrifices made by the men and women here today who have fought in this nations wars, I am equally proud of my daughter, Ayla, for her accomplishments in competing on American Idol." Attendees of the event, including veterans from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm were reportedly aghast that the senator, a 28 year veteran of the Massachusetts National Guard in the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) office, could ever compare their sacrifices, including wounds, amputations and the like, with the accomplishment of his daughter performing in a TV "reality" show.
Personal life
Brown is married to WCVB-TV reporter Gail Huff. They have two daughters, Ayla Brown (an American Idol contestant) and Arianna Brown. They live in Wrentham, Massachusetts.
External links
- Scott P. Brown's personal website
- Senator Scott P. Brown; Brown's Massachusetts Senate website