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House Resolution 686
By: Representative Petrea of the 166
th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Barry A. Brown; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Savannah native Barry A. Brown was born on November 6, 1954, to the late2
Henry J. and Bernardine Osbourne Brown; and3
WHEREAS, he graduated from Savannah High School and dedicated over 20 years to the4
City of Tybee, serving on the Planning Commission and City Council as well as Mayor Pro5
Tempore; and6
WHEREAS, as a longtime resident of Tybee Island, Barry A. Brown was a committed7
member of the Marine Rescue Squadron for over 25 years; and8
WHEREAS, Barry A. Brown belonged to the American Legion Post 154, and professionally,9
he was the proud owner and operator of Barry A. Brown Co. Inc.; and 10
WHEREAS, his family was the most important thing in his life; his greatest treasures were11
his grandchildren; and12
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WHEREAS, Barry A. Brown enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching chef, restauranteur, and
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television host Guy Fieri; and14
WHEREAS, his dry sense of humor made him beloved by all, and he will long be15
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who16
had the great fortune of knowing him; and17
WHEREAS, he never met a stranger; Barry A. Brown loved helping others and his kindness18
was boundless; and19
WHEREAS, family, particularly his wife of 51 years, Sunni; his children, Brandon and20
Lauren; his siblings, nieces, and nephews; and his "greatest treasures"—grandchildren Colby,21
Tyler, Brayden, and Pheonix—meant the world to Barry A. Brown.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body honor the life and memory of Barry A. Brown and express their24
deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the27
family of Barry A. Brown.28
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