Tuesday morning on the lawn of the Brown County Law Enforcement Center, several members of North Lake Community Church of May, Texas gathered to show support and to say thank you to the Brown County Sheriff’s Department.  Church members and Pastor Ron Keener thanked County Sheriff Vance Hill and many members of his staff for their tireless efforts to protect and serve the residents of Brown County.

“It’s been a difficult year for all of us in Brown County with the fires, with the ice and the snow and cold weather we had.  Each of you helped lead the way.  You were out there, front lines, you never gave up, you were there for us.  A lot of times, all you hear is criticism and seldom do you receive appreciation and encouragement and thank yous.  We at North Lake Community Church are a group that’s about saying thank you,” said Pastor Ron Keener.

Church members presented hand made “Never Give Up” bracelets and cookies to the department along with a plaque of appreciation.

“It feels great to have y’all’s support and encouragement because, like Ron said, so many times all people want to do is criticize us.  This definitely feels good,” said Sheriff Vance Hill.