[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 195 (Thursday, November 30, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1625-E1626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LATE ROBERT LEE BROWN, JR.

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 30, 2017

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late Robert Lee 
Brown, Jr., who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 and 
will be interred in the Arlington National Cemetery for his service to 
our nation in the United States Army.
  Robert Lee Brown was born on July 21, 1938, the third child of Robert 
and Minerva Brown. In his early age, he was baptized in Brodnax, 
Virginia and received his early education in Brunswick County, 
Virginia.
  Mr. Brown and his siblings believed firmly that happiness must be 
found in service to others and that the most noble professions required 
public service. His sister was an elementary school teacher. He and his 
brothers contributed over 100 years of combined military service to our 
nation.
  In 1956, Mr. Brown reached the age of 18 and was drafted in the 
United States Army, initially serving at the Army Depot in Richmond, 
Virginia. In time, his service took him on tours through Korea, Panama; 
and he served in Vietnam during the Vietnam.
  Robert also spent fifteen years of his military service at the 
Military District of Washington Ceremonies and Special Events in 
Washington, D.C. where he retired from the United States Army in 1989. 
After his retirement, he accepted a position as Superintendent of the 
Soldier's and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
  In 1962, Robert Brown married his best friend, Yvonne Mushaw, to whom 
he devoted 54 years until the day of his passing. Together, Robert and 
Yvonne had two sons, Darrell and Derreck Brown, both of whom Robert was 
extremely proud.
  Following his second retirement, Robert and Yvonne returned to 
Brodnax, Virginia where he dedicated himself to the Miles Bethel 
Memorial CME Church as a member of the Steward Board, President of the 
Men's Chorus, and Chairperson for Ministry of Men. He also offered his 
skills to Oris P. Jones Funeral Establishment.
  I want to recognize and offer my condolences to Robert's surviving 
family: his widow, Yvonne, his son Darrell and daughter-in-law Robin 
Pena Brown, his son Derreck and friend Christopher Johnson; aunts, Alma 
Jenkins-Davis, and Mary Boyd-Lewis Salley; brothers,

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Willard Tanner (Christine) and James Brown (Bessie); brother-in-law, 
Frederick Mushaw (Shirley); sister-in-law, Josephine Tanner; and 
cousins, nieces and nephews.
  Today, on behalf of California's 13th Congressional District, I join 
the family and friends of Robert Lee Brown, Jr. in celebrating his life 
of service and sacrifice. I offer my sincerest gratitude to Mr. Robert 
Lee Brown, Jr. for his selfless dedication to our nation.

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