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Senate
Resolution 1297
By:
Senator Butler of the 55th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the memory of Dewey C. Brown, Jr., and expressing regret at his passing; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
news of the passing of Dewey C. Brown, Jr., is received with deep regret by this
body; and
WHEREAS,
the life led by this distinguished gentleman rendered his name dear to the
hearts of his family, friends, and fellow citizens alike; and
WHEREAS,
as city manager and chief of police of the city of Avondale Estates for 46
years, he rendered long-lasting and meritorious public service which contributed
to the growth, progress, prosperity, and general well-being of the city and
earned the lasting gratitude of its residents; and
WHEREAS,
after retiring from service to the city, he was appointed by then Governor Zell
Miller as the 4th District commissioner of the Georgia Board of Corrections, in
which capacity he served for eight years; and
WHEREAS,
while in life he commanded the esteem of his fellow Georgians, in his death we
mingle our sympathies with the grief of his family, friends, and fellow
citizens.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body honor the
memory of Dewey C. Brown, Jr., and express their regret at his
passing.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the family of Dewey C.
Brown, Jr.