TITLE: In memory of James Edgar Brown of Jacksonville.

SUMMARY: In memory of James Edgar Brown of Jacksonville.

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WHEREAS, James Edgar Brown of Jacksonville passed away on March 29, 2011, at the age of 93, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that will continue to resonate in the community for years to come; and WHEREAS, Born on February 18, 1918, in Paris, Texas, to Cora and John Brown, J. E. Brown graduated from Paris High School and then served his country in the United States Navy during World War II; he moved to Jacksonville in 1949 to head the local chamber of commerce, and he started J. E. Brown Insurance there in 1961; admired for his leadership, integrity, and public spiritedness, he also served Jacksonville as a member of its library board, as president of the local animal shelter and Rotary Club, as a member of the city council for several terms, and as the city's mayor; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brown was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason and past master of the Jacksonville Masonic Lodge; a man of strong faith, he attended the First United Methodist Church in Jacksonville for more than half a century, holding numerous positions at the church and serving as a district lay leader; in all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Mary Elba Brown, with whom he spent 48 years until her passing in 2002, and he took pride in his family of two daughters, Charlotte and Carolyn, and five grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Held in the highest regard by all who knew him, J. E. Brown built a life that was remarkably rich in family, friends, and accomplishments, and he will long be fondly remembered and greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of J. E. Brown and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughters, Charlotte Brown Admire and Carolyn Brown Karabinos; to his grandchildren, James, Kyle, and Mary Caroline Admire and Audra and Ingrid Karabinos; 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 J. E. Brown. Hopson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2115 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House