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This resolution, a formal expression of sentiment from the Tennessee House of Representatives and Senate, honors the memory of Representative Tommie F. Brown of Chattanooga. It acknowledges her significant contributions as a community leader and a dedicated public servant who represented Hamilton County's 28th House District for many years. The resolution highlights her impactful career in higher education, where she founded the Social Work program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and became the first African-American woman to head a department, shaping generations of social workers. It also recognizes her pivotal role as the lead plaintiff in *Brown v. City of Chattanooga*, a legal battle that led to district-based elections and increased representation for communities of color. Furthermore, the resolution commends her legislative work on issues such as education, health, and civil rights, her advocacy for children in foster care, and her efforts to preserve the history of African-American legislators. Her leadership roles, including vice chair of the House Education Committee and chair of the House Higher Education Subcommittee, and her extensive community involvement are also noted, as is the naming of a school in her honor. The resolution concludes by expressing sympathy to her family and stating that an appropriate copy will be prepared to commemorate her legacy.

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