CODING: Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions.House Bill 9151
Florida House of Representatives - 1997 HR 9151
By Representative Dennis
1 House Resolution
2 A resolution commending Raiford A. Brown, Sr.,
3 for his many accomplishments.
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5 WHEREAS, Raiford A. Brown, Sr., operated Brown's Barber
6 Shop in downtown Jacksonville for over 30 years where his
7 patrons included politicians, judges, professionals, and some
8 of Jacksonville's most outstanding citizens, and
9 WHEREAS, Mr. Brown has been a lifetime supporter of his
10 alma mater, Johnson C. Smith University, for which he has
11 raised several million dollars, and
12 WHEREAS, Raiford A. Brown, Sr., has consistently
13 devoted himself to community service and humanitarian efforts
14 without seeking personal reward, and
15 WHEREAS, on October 18, 1994, the Raiford A. Brown
16 Library was dedicated in his name and the City of Jacksonville
17 held a Raiford Brown Day in his honor, and
18 WHEREAS, it is fitting and appropriate that the House
19 of Representatives take time out to honor Mr. Raiford A.
20 Brown, Sr., on his 91st birthday, for his many
21 accomplishments, NOW, THEREFORE,
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23 Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
24 Florida:
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26 That the House of Representatives of the State of
27 Florida commend Raiford A. Brown, Sr., for his many
28 contributions to the City of Jacksonville and for his many
29 accomplishments on behalf of the citizens of Florida.
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Florida House of Representatives - 1997 HR 9151
511-137-97
1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
2 be presented to Mr. Raiford A. Brown, Sr., as a tangible token
3 of the sentiments expressed herein.
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