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title: HR 550. Brown, Kenneth Wayne; condolences
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cite_as: HR 550, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.)
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date: 2025-03-06
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bill_number: HR 550
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status_date: 2025-03-06
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  - Alan Powell
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  - memorial resolution
  - Hart County
  - Korean War veteran
  - Georgia House of Representatives
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# HR 550. Brown, Kenneth Wayne; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 550
By: Representative Powell of the 33rd
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Kenneth Wayne Brown; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Kenneth Wayne Brown on February 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Wayne Brown was born on June 30, 1934, in Hartwell, Georgia, a
beloved son of Joe and Lorene Herring Brown; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans during the Korean
War; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Wayne Brown retired from the Hart County School System, working
in the maintenance department; and
WHEREAS, he was a bus driver, employed at Monroe Auto Equipment Company, and
served on the Hart County Board of Commissioners for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Kenneth Wayne Brown was an active member
of Rock Springs Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Betty, and was blessed with two
remarkable children, Mike and Tim, two wonderful grandchildren, Jennifer and Betsy, and
two great grandchildren, Cane and Chase; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Wayne Brown loved his family, church, cars and tractors, and will be
remembered as a great hay farmer; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Kenneth Wayne Brown 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Kenneth Wayne Brown
and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A House resolution honors the life of Kenneth Wayne Brown, a Hart County native, Korean War veteran, and longtime county commissioner who died on February 8, 2025.

### Plain-language summary

This is a memorial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Kenneth Wayne Brown of Hart County, who passed away on February 8, 2025. It recounts his life story: his birth in Hartwell, Georgia, his service in the United States Army during the Korean War, his work for the Hart County School System and Monroe Auto Equipment Company, and his 14 years on the Hart County Board of Commissioners.
The resolution also notes his faith as a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, his family life with his wife Betty and their children and grandchildren, and his reputation for integrity and kindness. It closes with the House formally expressing its regret at his passing and honoring his memory. The resolution has no legal effect on Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement.

### What it does

- Formally honors the life and memory of Kenneth Wayne Brown on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives.
- Recounts his military service in the United States Army during the Korean War.
- Documents his public service on the Hart County Board of Commissioners for 14 years and his career with the Hart County School System.
- Expresses the House's sincere regret at his passing, with no changes to Georgia law or funding.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly concerns Kenneth Wayne Brown's family, including his wife Betty, children Mike and Tim, and grandchildren, as well as the Hart County community he served through local government and church life. It has no broader regulatory effect on other Georgians.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences; it is a public, formal tribute recorded in the legislative record. Its significance is symbolic, recognizing a Hart County veteran and public servant's life and community contributions rather than changing any policy.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses detail Brown's birth in Hartwell, Georgia, his Korean War service, and his careers with the Hart County School System and Monroe Auto Equipment Company.
- The clauses note his 14 years on the Hart County Board of Commissioners and his membership at Rock Springs Baptist Church.
- The resolving clause formally states the House honors his memory and expresses regret at his passing.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-03-06)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-06)
- Sponsors: Alan Powell
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71243

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