H.R. No. 2751 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Kenneth Brown, a lifelong resident of Waco, passed away on April 15, 2011, at the age of 51, leaving his circle of family and friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in his company; and WHEREAS, The second youngest of 13 children, Kenneth Brown was born in Waco on December 18, 1959, to Leo and Christine Brown; devoted to his faith, he was a congregant of Hood Street Church of Christ and a former member of Macedonia Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brown was known for his warm smile and for his inner strength and determination; he lived a courageous and purposeful life that served as an inspiration to those who knew him; and WHEREAS, While Kenneth Brown's years on this earth ended far too soon, he leaves behind a legacy that will be forever treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kenneth Brown and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his father, Leo Brown; to his brothers, Leon Brown and Bobby Joe Smith; to his sisters, Sandra Kaye Brown-Broadus-Parker, Linda Faye Brown, Brenda Joyce Brown, Livia Anderson, Denita Thompson and her husband, Ralph, and Gail Thompson and her husband, Steve; and to his 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 Kenneth Brown. Anderson of McLennan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2751 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House