South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024

Bill 534


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A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF Atlee Sebastion Brown AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Atlee Sebastion Brown on February 12, 2023; and

Whereas, a native of Whitmire, Mr. Brown was born on November 27, 1937 to parents Hubert and Lottie Brown; and

Whereas, Mr. Brown was an alumnus of Newberry College, where he obtained his bachelor of arts degree, and Western Carolina University, where he obtained his master of arts degree; and

Whereas, a veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Brown served in the Korean War; and

Whereas, Mr. Brown served thirty-eight years in public education. During this time, he coached high school football and basketball, taught high school math and science, served as the principal of Heath Springs High School, served as the inaugural principal of Andrew Jackson High School, and served as the superintendent of Andrew Jackson area schools. He ended his career as Associate Superintendent of Lancaster County Schools; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, Mr. Brown was a member of Rich Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher; and

Whereas, in his free time, he enjoyed reading, writing his novel, woodworking, painting, gardening, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends; and

Whereas, Mr. Brown was married to his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Elaine Brown, and together they had three children, Chris Brown, Stephen Brown, and Alicia Brown, and six grandchildren, Andrew Brown, Sarah Brown, Ryan Brown, Connor Thompson, Patterson Small, and Eva Small. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Atlee Sebastion Brown and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mr. Atlee Brown.

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