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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DONALD M. BROWN

     Introduced By: Representatives Azzinaro, Vella-Wilkinson, Kennedy, Abney,
Blazejewski, Shekarchi, Donovan, Serpa, Solomon, and Fellela

     Date Introduced: January 10, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Donald

Brown, the loving husband of Celia Brown for more than sixty-five years, the cherished father of

Whitney Brown, and an original member of the Rhode Island House Veterans' Advisory Council;

and

     WHEREAS, Born in South Kingstown, Mr. Brown was a son of the late Frederick and

Dorcas Brown, and the beloved brother of Dale, Michael, Robert, and Russell Brown, and the late

Susan Kresinski, Beryl Toth, Gale Brown, Richard Brown, and Betty Andrew. He was also the

uncle to many nieces and nephews; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Brown served our country with honor in the United States Marine

Corps. Throughout his lifetime, he continued his devotion to his fellow veterans as a founding

member and past President of the Rhode Island House Veterans' Advisory Council, where he was

recently honored with the title of "Life Member"; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Brown was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, and had spent

most of his career in the field of education, serving for many years as the Athletic Director at

South Kingstown High School before retiring; and

     WHEREAS, During his years in high school, college, and later as Athletic Director, Mr.

Brown’s outstanding athletic talents and his ability to lead, coach, and inspire young athletes,

earned him induction into the Hall of Fame at North Kingstown High School, South Kingstown

High School, and the University of Rhode Island; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his family, veterans' associations, and career, Mr. Brown was

a member of the East Coast Drill Instructors Association and the National Association of Watch

and Clock Collectors; and

     WHEREAS, Donald Brown was a loving husband, father, son, and brother, who

motivated myriad young people and served our country with valor and our State's veterans with

steadfast dedication, and he will be truly missed; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives hereby extends deepest condolences on

the passing of Donald Brown; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Celia Brown and Family.

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