Bill Text: NY J00518 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 518 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Mourning the death of Byron L. Brown, father of Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-23 - ADOPTED [J00518 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00518-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 518

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        MOURNING  the  death  of Byron L. Brown, father of
        Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, distinguished  citizen
        and devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens  from  the  State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities; and

  WHEREAS, Byron L. Brown of Hartford, Connecticut, died on Wednesday,
March 3, 2021, at the age of 89, one week shy of his 90th Birthday; and

  WHEREAS, Byron L. Brown was born on  March  11,  1931,  in  St.  Ann
Parish in Jamaica, West Indies; he was the only child of Doris Wilby and
Phillip Brown; and

  WHEREAS,  He grew up in Jamaica and migrated to the United States in
1947, at the age of 16 to begin a different way of life; and

  WHEREAS, While attending a church dance,  Byron  L.  Brown  met  and
later  married  Clarice  Kirnon, on October 26, 1957; their marriage was
blessed with two loving children, Byron and Andrea; and

  WHEREAS, The family moved from Brooklyn to Queens in 1962; Byron  L.
Brown  was  in  his  element with his new surroundings; he loved to work
with his hands, and often spent time tending to the lawn and gardens; he
was known for having the best yard in the neighborhood; and

  WHEREAS, Byron L. Brown began working at  Evans  Fur  Company  as  a
Stock  boy but worked his way up into a career as a Fur Buyer; he worked
at Evans Fur Company for 33 years until his retirement; and

  WHEREAS, His magnetic personality combined with his expertise in his
craft, led him to excel in his profession; many people complimented  him
on his skill and natural ability to choose quality merchandise; and

  WHEREAS,  Byron  L.  Brown was a man of strong opinions, and was not
swayed from his convictions; his  strong  will  made  him  an  immovable
mountain when he made up his mind about something; and

  WHEREAS,  This  extraordinary  man  was  a  no-nonsense  father  who
expected success from his children; he was  funny  and  could  be  heard
singing  around the house; he also loved fishing and would take trips to
his favorite fishing spot that he enjoyed immensely; and

  WHEREAS, Byron L. Brown will be remembered as a  true  gentleman,  a
loving father and a wonderful provider; he will be truly missed by many;
and

  WHEREAS,  Byron L. Brown is survived by his son, The Honorable Byron
W.   Brown and his wife,  Michelle;  his  daughter,  Andrea  Brown;  one
grandson,  Byron  III;  two  granddaughters,  Nicole and Alonni; and one
great-granddaughter, Gabriella;  as  well  as  a  host  of  cousins  and
friends; and


  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Byron L. Brown leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the passage of time and will remain as a comforting  memory  to  all  he
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn  the  death  of  Byron  L.  Brown,  and  to  express  its  deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Byron L. Brown.