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2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 75
BY REPRESENTATIVE CARPENTER
A RESOLUTION
To commend J. Terrell Brown, Sr., on receipt of an honorary doctorate of humane letters
from Southern University.
WHEREAS, J. Terrell Brown, Sr., graduated from Louisiana State University in
1964 with a bachelor's degree in finance and insurance; he is a tremendously successful
entrepreneur who cofounded GMFS Mortgage and GoAuto Insurance, two successful Baton
Rouge-based businesses; his business ventures often focus on investing and consulting with
those seeking to develop new and innovative approaches to real estate, housing, mobile
technology, movie production, and software; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown is an involved member of the Baton Rouge business
community; he has served in many leadership roles including chairman of the board of the
Credit Bureau Foundation of Baton Rouge; chairman and CEO of United Companies; and
director on the boards of US Agencies, Sizelar Properties, Hibernia National Bank, Freeport
McMoRan Sulphur, and Piccadilly Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown also commits his time and expertise to give back to the
community; he has served as chairman of the board of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and
Research Park Corporation, and he is the cofounder of Innovation Catalyst, a nonprofit
venture development organization; he also served on the board of the LSU Foundation and
the E.J. Ourso College of Business Dean's Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown served for over two decades on the board of LSU's
Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation, including three years as chair; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Brown's involvement in the Baton Rouge community has earned
him numerous accolades; in 1997, he was inducted into the Ourso College of Business Hall
of Distinction, and in 1998, he was inducted into the LSU Alumni Association Hall of
Distinction; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, May 14, 2021, during the Spring 2021 Commencement,
Southern University will award Mr. Brown an honorary doctorate of humane letters; he was
the benefactor for the university's first endowed chair, The James A. Joseph/United
Companies Financial Corporation Endowed Chair in Small and Minority Business
Enterprise; and
WHEREAS, J. Terrell Brown, Sr., is a true pillar in the Baton Rouge business
community; his commitment to the community through philanthropic donations and civic
involvement is deserving of the highest recognition.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend J. Terrell Brown, Sr., on receipt of an
honorary doctorate of humane letters from Southern University; does hereby recognize
Mr. Brown's decades of service to the Baton Rouge community; and does hereby extend
sincere hopes for his continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
J. Terrell Brown, Sr.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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