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This resolution pays tribute to Thomas Leo Brown, a distinguished public servant from Michigan who served in multiple capacities throughout his life. Born in Hillsdale in 1931, Brown honorably served in the United States Navy, graduated from Michigan State University and the University of Detroit Law School, and had a remarkable career in public service. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, representing Lansing's Fifty-seventh District for two terms from 1967 to 1970, where he served on several committees including Judiciary. Later, he was appointed as a Probate and Juvenile Judge by Governor William Milliken in 1971 and subsequently elected as a Circuit Court Judge in Ingham County, where he served for over thirty years until retiring in 2004. The resolution highlights Brown's dedication to his professional roles and his family, noting that he was known as "Father Tom" who loved spending time with his six children, teaching them life lessons and enjoying outdoor activities. The resolution honors his memory, offers condolences to his surviving family members, and recognizes his significant contributions to public service in Michigan by formally transmitting a copy of the resolution to the Brown family as a testament to his lasting legacy.

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