U.S. Representative G. K. Butterfield
First District of North Carolina
For Release: Immediate
Date: February 4, 2010
Contact: Ken Willis
Phone: (202) 225-3101
Butterfield Applauds Nash County U.S. Marshal Nominee
Washington, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield today applauded President Obama’s nomination of a Nash County Lieutenant Sheriff as a U.S. Marshal.
Today, President Barack Obama nominated five U.S. Marshals, including Scott Parker from the Nash County, N.C. Sheriff’s Office.
"Scott has a long and distinguished record in law enforcement," Butterfield said. "He would make an outstanding U.S. Marshal and I fully applaud his selection by President Obama. I know he will continue to make us all proud."
Currently, Parker serves as the Narcotics Division Commander of the Nash County Sheriff’s Office, where he has risen to the rank of Lieutenant since joining in 1995. From 1989 to 1995, he was an Assistant Commander with the Roanoke Chowan Narcotics Task Force in Hertford County, North Carolina. Parker served with the Nashville, N.C., Police Department from 1987 to 1989.
“These nominees have spent their careers risking their own safety to protect their fellow Americans,” President Obama said. “Their courage and selfless dedication to the public good are unparalleled, and I am honored to nominate them today to continue their work as U.S. Marshals.”
Butterfield said he had expressed his support for Parker to U.S. Senator Kay Hagen, who also recommended Parker’s nomination.
Note: Congratulations Scott, make us proud. C. Dancy II DCN Publisher
