[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E546-E547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF THE HONORABLE WYATT BROWNLEE

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                       HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 14, 2007

  Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 
100th birthday of a living legend from my Congressional District, Judge 
Wyatt C. Brownlee. Born in Hodges, S.C., one of 11 children born to 
James and Elizabeth Brownlee, Judge Brownlee is the last living sibling 
of the family which migrated to Cleveland in 1921. His life has been an 
example of the power of courageous determination and faith in God.
  Judge Brownlee attended Cleveland Public Schools, but was forced to 
drop out of Kennard Junior High School to help support his family. 
Because of his desire for an education, he attended night school, part 
time, until he received his high school diploma. His quest for 
knowledge continued and he graduated from: ``FDR'' Junior College in 
1936; Fenn College (Cleveland State University) in 1940; and Cleveland 
Marshall Law School in 1944.
  During his distinguished legal career he served as an Ohio Assistant 
Attorney General; Cleveland City Prosecutor and acting City Law 
Director. In 1957 he was appointed Cleveland Municipal Court Referee, 
and in 1977 he was appointed Cleveland Municipal Court Judge, where he 
served until his 1981 retirement. Judge Brownlee continued private 
practice after retirement.
  Judge Brownlee has been involved in his community and has been 
recognized in ``Who's Who in the National Bar Association,'' ``Who's 
Who in American Law,'' and he has been honored by Black Lawyers and 
Black Judges. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Prince 
Hall Masonic Organization, and is a lifetime member of the Cleveland 
Marshall Alumni Association.
  Therefore, on behalf of the United States Congress and the citizens 
of the 11th Congressional District, Ohio, I extend Happy 100th birthday 
wishes to the Honorable Wyatt C. Brownlee. Thank you, for being friend, 
teacher, and role model for so many of us. Judge Brownlee made an 
indelible imprint on my life. As a young lawyer, he nurtured me. When I

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became a judge, he mentored me. As a prosecutor, he counseled me. As a 
legislator, he influenced me. I count him among the people who kept the 
wind beneath my wings. I pray God will continue to bless him. We love 
you.

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