H.R. No. 155
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of admired educator George James Brown of
Mount Pleasant on December 30, 2023, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, The son of Selma Leroy and Ethel Belle Brown, George
Brown was born in Austin on September 16, 1937, and he grew up with
the companionship of a sister, Cherie; he earned his bachelor's
degree from The University of Texas at Austin and his master's
degree from Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown enjoyed a long and rewarding career in
education, proudly serving numerous school districts as a teacher
and coach; he went on to become the owner of Jackson Business
College, a consultant for the Texas Education Agency, and the
superintendent of Harts Bluff Independent School District, and he
ultimately was appointed deputy executive director of the TEA
Region 8 Education Service Center before retiring in 2001;
co-founder of the Texas Rural Education Association and president
of the National Rural Education Association, he championed the
needs of students in rural communities; in addition, he was a member
of the Texas Retired Teachers Association and served on its
legislative committee; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Mr. Brown married his wife, Janice, and the
couple shared a rewarding union that spanned nearly two decades; he
took great joy in their blended family, which grew to include their
six children, Kara, Keith, Kevin, Greg, Davey, and Mickey; over the
years, he became a devoted grandfather to numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; a man of faith, he found solace and
strength in his Baptist beliefs; and
WHEREAS, George Brown made contributions of lasting value
through his tireless efforts in behalf of public education, and
although he will be deeply missed, those he left behind will cherish
their memories of his warmth, kindness, and compassion; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George James Brown and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Janice Brown; to his children, Kara Campbell and her husband,
Tracey, Keith Brown and his wife, Darlyn, Kevin Brown, Greg Lewis
and his wife, Kim, Davey Lewis and his wife, Jessica, and Mickey
Lewis and his wife, Katie; to his 14 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren; and to his many 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 George
Brown.
Hefner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 155 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House