HR155 - In memory of George James Brown of Mount Pleasant.

      H.R. No. 155       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to   a close with the passing of admired educator George James Brown of   Mount Pleasant on December 30, 2023, at the age of 86; and          WHEREAS, The son of Selma Leroy and Ethel Belle Brown, George   Brown was born in Austin on September 16, 1937, and he grew up with   the companionship of a sister, Cherie; he earned his bachelor's   degree from The University of Texas at Austin and his master's   degree from Texas A&M University; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Brown enjoyed a long and rewarding career in   education, proudly serving numerous school districts as a teacher   and coach; he went on to become the owner of Jackson Business   College, a consultant for the Texas Education Agency, and the   superintendent of Harts Bluff Independent School District, and he   ultimately was appointed deputy executive director of the TEA   Region 8 Education Service Center before retiring in 2001;   co-founder of the Texas Rural Education Association and president   of the National Rural Education Association, he championed the   needs of students in rural communities; in addition, he was a member   of the Texas Retired Teachers Association and served on its   legislative committee; and          WHEREAS, In 2004, Mr. Brown married his wife, Janice, and the   couple shared a rewarding union that spanned nearly two decades; he   took great joy in their blended family, which grew to include their   six children, Kara, Keith, Kevin, Greg, Davey, and Mickey; over the   years, he became a devoted grandfather to numerous grandchildren   and great-grandchildren; a man of faith, he found solace and   strength in his Baptist beliefs; and          WHEREAS, George Brown made contributions of lasting value   through his tireless efforts in behalf of public education, and   although he will be deeply missed, those he left behind will cherish   their memories of his warmth, kindness, and compassion; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George James Brown and   extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,   Janice Brown; to his children, Kara Campbell and her husband,   Tracey, Keith Brown and his wife, Darlyn, Kevin Brown, Greg Lewis   and his wife, Kim, Davey Lewis and his wife, Jessica, and Mickey   Lewis and his wife, Katie; to his 14 grandchildren and 4   great-grandchildren; and to his many other relatives and friends;   and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George   Brown.     Hefner     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 155 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House