SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 742


In Memory

of

Jeff Brown

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Jeff Brown, who died April 21, 2005, at 
the age of 36; and
	WHEREAS, Jeff was born to Steve and Maggie Brown on
October 16, 1968, in Kermit; he was active in sports throughout 
his school years and earned letters in each sport he played for the
Kermit High School Yellow Jackets; he attended Texas Tech University
and then went on to play football for Sul Ross State University
in Alpine; and
	WHEREAS, Family was central to Jeff's life, and he worked 
for many years with his father at Brown Electric, the family 
business in Kermit; he married Marla Dudley on October 16, 2004, 
and moved to the San Angelo area in 2005 to work for Mertzon Pump 
and Supply; and
	WHEREAS, A man of many talents and passions, Jeff loved 
music and was an avid percussionist; he was also a great fan of 
the Texas Longhorns and was a Harley-Davidson motorcycle 
aficionado; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, Jeff 
gave unselfishly of himself to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and
sense of humor will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Jeff Brown lived his life to the fullest and was a 
devoted husband, father, son, and brother, and he leaves behind


memories that will be cherished forever by his family and many friends;
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jeff Brown:  his wife, Marla Dudley Brown; his daughter,
Caitlyn Rhea Brown; his stepson, Tristan Chase Chapa; his parents,
Steve and Maggie Brown and Johnny and Lynette Burleson; his 
grandmothers, Janell Brown, Jean Welch, and Johnnie Carroll; and 
his sisters, Shannon Roach and Amanda Heiser; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
it do so in memory of Jeff Brown.
                                                                          Duncan




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 3, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate