[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 165 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1608]
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     IN MEMORIAM OF JACK ALBERT BROWN, MAY 2, 1929-OCTOBER 28, 2015

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 5, 2015

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember one of Arizona's 
greatest lawmakers and statesmen, Jack Albert Brown (Jack). Jack was 
one of the Arizona Legislature's longest serving Members and one of our 
last cowboy legislators. He served for 17 terms and represented 5 rural 
counties; he was elected Assistant House Minority Leader and House 
Minority Leader Pro Tem. Jack was Senate Floor Leader during a time in 
Arizona history when both parties held an equal number of seats in the 
Senate. Jack would later describe this period as his favorite, because 
both sides of the aisle worked together like no other time in Arizona's 
history.
  Jack was a passionate voice for our farmers and ranchers throughout 
his career. He routinely visited every town in his vast district and 
was a welcomed and familiar sight in his pick-up truck, often bringing 
his homegrown tomatoes, citrus and pecans to the many friends he had 
made throughout the years.
  I had the honor of serving with Jack from 2005 until his retirement 
in 2010. He taught me patience, how to collaborate, how to build 
bridges with our colleagues, and how to work in the best interest of 
our great state. Above all else, Jack was my friend, and like everyone 
who knew this wise and gentle man, I will miss him very much. On the 
evening of October 28, 2015, Jack passed away, with Beverly, his wife 
of 21 years by his side. Members, please join me in extending 
condolences to Beverly, his 8 children, 36 grandchildren, 30 great-
grandchildren, and thank them for sharing Jack with Arizona. Our state 
is stronger because of Jack Albert Brown and we will never see his 
likes again. Thank you, cowboy. You will be dearly missed and fondly 
remembered.

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