House Resolution 44
By: Representatives Petrea of the 166th and Stephens of the 164th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Barry A. Brown; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Savannah native Barry A. Brown was born on November 6, 1954, to the late
Henry J. and Bernardine Osbourne Brown; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Savannah High School and dedicated over 20 years to the
City of Tybee, serving on the Planning Commission and City Council as well as Mayor Pro
Tempore; and
WHEREAS, as a longtime resident of Tybee Island, Barry A. Brown was a committed
member of the Marine Rescue Squadron for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Barry A. Brown belonged to the American Legion Post 154, and professionally,
he was the proud owner and operator of Barry A. Brown Co. Inc.; and
WHEREAS, his family was the most important thing in his life; his greatest treasures were
his grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Barry A. Brown enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching chef, restauranteur, and
television host Guy Fieri; and
WHEREAS, his dry sense of humor made him beloved by all, and he will long be
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who
had the great fortune of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, he never met a stranger; Barry A. Brown loved helping others and his kindness
was boundless; and
WHEREAS, his wife of 51 years, Sunni; his children, siblings, nieces, and nephews; and his
"greatest treasures," grandchildren Colby, Tyler, Brayden, and Phoenix, meant the world to
Barry A. Brown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body honor the life and memory of Barry A. Brown and express their
deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
family of Barry A. Brown.