[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 3, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1313-E1314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO REX BROWN

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 3, 2017

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember 
Rex Brown, a friend and beloved member of the Decatur community, who 
passed away earlier this month.
  After finishing law school in 1957, Rex moved his family to Decatur 
where he built his career as the Senior Partner at his firm Brown, 
Hawkins, & Basola. He was a recipient of the Board of Governor's Award 
from the Illinois State Bar Association and enjoyed teaching Business 
and Real Estate Law at Richland Community College.
  Not only was Rex well-respected as a lawyer in Decatur, but also as a 
prominent community member with a passion for serving his neighbors. He 
served as Chairman of the

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Macon County Board from 1971 to 72. As Chairman, he commissioned and 
created the Macon County flag and seal and instituted their display in 
the county's courtrooms. He was a part of over twenty community 
organizations and committees, including the Lincoln Trails Council for 
Boy Scouts, Optimist Club, Elks Club, the Metro Decatur Chamber of 
Commerce, and the YMCA.
  I am thankful for the many contributions Rex made to the Central 
Illinois community during his lifetime. He has made an impact on many 
people and will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his 
wife, Marilyn, and their family during this time.

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