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Bryant Honored by FBI THE FLORIDA SOCIETY and the JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER Proudly Present LINDSEY COOK BROCK For election to the offce of SECRETARY GENERAL 2013-2014 M issouri State Society President Richard T. Bryant, the host of this year's 123rd National SAR Congress in Kansas City, Mo., was one of a select number of people honored at Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters on April 5 by FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III. Recipients of the Director's Community Leadership Award are selected by their FBI Area Field Office upon recommendations of agents, community outreach specialists and the special agent in charge of each office. They are chosen by their demonstrated outstanding contributions to local communities through service. The FBI gratefully acknowledges individuals and organizations for work performed in their communities. "Whatever motivation—an unfilled need, a tragic occurrence, a desire to give back—these are people who make things happen and enlist others in their cause. They are activists who have earned their prestige through their works," Mueller said at the ceremony. Bryant was accompanied at the awards reception by his wife, Carol Bryant; his son and compatriot, Alexander; daughter Veronica and her husband, Adam Markt; and Marta Williamson, a family friend. Bryant is described by Michael Kaste, special agent in charge of the Kansas City Field Office, as an essential member of the Kansas City FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association, serving on the local board as president as well as general counsel for the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association. Bryant spearheads all Citizens Academy activities and community efforts throughout the region, developing unique ways to promote the association and the FBI. Through his networking, Compatriot Bryant has nominated individuals to the Citizens Academy who represent diverse communities, helping the FBI build bridges with members of all races and ethnic groups in Kansas City. Bryant's work as a board member of the mayor's Violent Crime Commission, which recommended innovative programs and proposed solutions to reduce crime, was cited as a factor for his nomination. The director also noted Bryant's involvement with the SAR and other organizations. In his role as general counsel for the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association, Bryant is involved in overseeing activities of local Citizens Academies in relationship to the work of 56 field offices throughout the country. The importance of community outreach and networking was stressed by Bryant during his recent swearing in by Secretary General Joe Dooley. In his comments to members of the society, Bryant recounted how he became involved in activities with the FBI after he invited a former special agent in charge to talk to the Alexander Majors Chapter in Kansas City. The large attendance impressed the special agent, who then nominated Bryant to participate in the Citizens Academy program. From there, networking and outreach led to his selection for both the local and national Citizens Academy Boards. Bryant stressed the importance of networking and outreach by MOSSAR and encouraged the continued development and recruitment of Richard T. Bryant, center, was joined by family and friends as he received the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award new members. SPRING 2013 NATIONAL SOCIETY Treasurer General, Registrar General, Historian General, VPG South Atlantic District, National Trustee Florida Society Life Member NSSAR George Washington Fellow Chairman - Council of VPsG, C.A.R. Committee, Youth Exchange Program Vice Chair - Public Service and Heroism Committee member: CAAH, Membership, Executive, Finance, Museum Board, Sons of the Revolution, Publicity and Public Relations, Nominating Committee, President General Advisory, Strategic Planning. Author of articles in The SAR Magazine FLORIDA SOCIETY President, Senior Vice President Regional Vice President Chairman of numerous state committees Initiated placement of the State of Florida Historical Marker for Last Naval Battle Initiated the use of F.S.C.A.R. members as aides & pages for FLSSAR meetings Author of articles in Florida Patriot Magazine AWARDS Minuteman Class of 2011, Patriot Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service with 5 oak leaf clusters, Silver Color Guard Medal, Eagle Scout with silver palm leaf, Matthew B. Sellers, Distinguished Service Certifcates, Certifcates of Appreciation from SAR, DAR and C.A.R. and other organizations PERSONAL Married, Billie S. Brock, DAR; son, Lindsey Cook Brock III, SAR; daughter-in-law, Carol S. Brock, DAR; grandchildren, Connor and Caitlin, C.A.R. 34 years with CSX Railroad, fnance, sales & marketing, Short Line Rail sales, legal & transportation departments Eastern Kentucky University - BS College of Advanced Traffc - MA Served in the U.S. Air Force 9