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A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in honor and loving memory of Peter E. 1
Brown. 2
WHEREAS, Peter E. Brown was born on April 25, 1962, in Madisonville, 3
Kentucky, to the late William C. and Julia Brown; and 4
WHEREAS, Peter E. Brown graduated from Madisonville-North Hopkins High 5
School, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources from the University 6
of the South (Sewanee), earned a law degree from the Cumberland School of Law at 7
Samford University, and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from 8
Eastern Kentucky University; and 9
WHEREAS, Peter E. Brown was licensed to practice law in both Georgia and 10
Kentucky, and maintained a multifaceted law practice where he was best known for his 11
work in protecting vulnerable populations; and 12
WHEREAS, Peter E. Brown advocated for the best interests of children as a 13
guardian ad litem for 25 years, helped families navigate the juvenile and domestic court 14
systems, and acted as a guardian and conservator for individuals deemed unable to care 15
for themselves, serving his clients and helping them to better their lives at their most 16
vulnerable moments; and 17
WHEREAS, Peter E. Brown was admired by both colleagues and adversaries, not 18
only because he was honest, meticulous, and reliable, but also because he had an 19
incredible sense of humor and brought levity to tough situations; and 20
WHEREAS, Peter E. Brown was a loving husband to his wife of 24 years, Rashmi, 21
and a devoted father to his daughter Sunni, and together they were his life's greatest joys; 22
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WHEREAS, Peter E. Brown passed away on February 24, 2025, after a courageous 24
battle with ALS. In addition to his wife and daughter, Peter E. Brown is survived by his 25
two sisters, Sarah Van Pelt and Virginia (Mike) Martin; his nieces, Julia Martin (Caleb) 26
Strawn and Lucy Martin (Austin) Eck, and a host of friends and loved ones; and 27 UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS BR 1991
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WHEREAS, Peter E. Brown will be missed for his intellect and compassion, as 1
well as the joy he brought to his work and to the lives of others; 2
NOW, THEREFORE, 3
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 4
Kentucky: 5
Section 1. The Senate hereby expresses its most profound sympathy upon the 6
passing of Peter E. Brown. 7
Section 2. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor and loving 8
memory of Peter E. Brown. 9
Section 3. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 10
Resolution to Senator Max Wise for delivery to the family. 11