By: Brown S.R. No. 234 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 M. M. "Bud" Brown 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Alvin in mourning the loss of one of the city's most 1-7 esteemed and well-loved residents, M. M. "Bud" Brown, who died 1-8 January 29, 1993, at the age of 87; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The native Texan was born on July 14, 1905, in Dallas; 1-10 an exceptional athlete, Bud Brown was captain of the football team at 1-11 Forest High School and attended Southern Methodist University on a 1-12 football scholarship; for all-around achievement he was awarded the 1-13 Cycon Fjodr Award his senior year and won recognition as a member of 1-14 the New York Sun All-American Football Team; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Brown attended Columbia University Law School 1-16 before serving his country in World War II in the Army Air Corps 1-17 where he earned the rank of lieutenant colonel; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In 1948 Mr. Brown purchased Alvin Motor Company 1-19 and developed one of the most impressive dealerships in the area, 1-20 Bud Brown Ford-Toyota; selected to the National Ford Dealer Council 1-21 in 1957, he was Area Director for the American Automobile Association 1-22 and received the Ford Dealer District Achievement Award in 1965; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The community leader will be remembered for the 2-1 affection, confidence, and loyalty he inspired in those with whom he 2-2 was associated; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Throughout his long and productive life Mr. Brown took 2-4 an interest in the welfare of others and worked diligently to uphold 2-5 the integrity of his profession; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Active in civic organizations devoted to the 2-7 improvement of Alvin, he founded the Little League Baseball 2-8 Association in 1952; he ably served as president and area director 2-9 of the Alvin Lions Club and director of the Alvin Chamber of Commerce, 2-10 and he led drives for the United Way; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Few have given so freely of their time and energies as 2-12 this exceptional gentleman; he was valued and loved by all who knew 2-13 him; and 2-14 WHEREAS, The death of such a fine citizen is felt not only 2-15 by his family and friends but by all those who benefitted from his 2-16 generosity and exemplary conduct; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-18 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-19 the family of M. M. "Bud" Brown: his wife, Helen; his sons, 2-20 M. M. "Buster" Brown, Jr., and James Brown; his daughter, 2-21 Joan Robertson; his sister, Jewell Pemberton; his brother, 2-22 Walter Brown; and his eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; 2-23 and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-25 members of the family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 3-1 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 3-2 in memory of M. M. "Bud" Brown. 3-3 _____________________________________ 3-4 President of the Senate 3-5 I hereby certify that the 3-6 above Resolution was adopted by 3-7 the Senate on February 16, 1993, 3-8 by a rising vote. 3-9 _____________________________________ 3-10 Secretary of the Senate 3-11 _____________________________________ 3-12 Member, Texas Senate