South Carolina S 691: Chief Robert E. Brown Sr. Road Naming

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2025-2026 Bill 691 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 12, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 691

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Committee Report

February 11, 2026

S. 691

Introduced 
by Senator Martin 

S. Printed 2/11/26--H. [SEC 
2/12/2026 11:02 AM]

Read the first time February 4, 2026

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The committee on House Invitations 
and Memorial Resolutions

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 
691) to request that the Department of Transportation name the intersection of Whitestone 
Glendale Road and Bethesda Road in Spartanburg County "Chief Robert E. Brown, 
etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered 
the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

DENNIS MOSS for Committee.

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
NAME THE INTERSECTION OF WHITESTONE GLENDALE ROAD AND BETHESDA ROAD IN 
SPARTANBURG COUNTY "CHIEF ROBERT E. BROWN SR. MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT 
APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION. 

Whereas, Chief Brown was 
born on October 13, 1936, to parents Ellis Edward and Jeanette Crocker Brown. Chief 
Brown owned Robert E. Brown Grading and Landscaping, Inc., and served as the 
fire chief of Glendale Fire Department from 1976 to 2017. The Glendale Fire 
Department was established in 1958, and he joined the next year in 1959; and

Whereas, Chief Brown 
and his wife donated the land for the Glendale Fire Department substation on 
Bethesda Road, and his sons and grandsons followed him in the fire service. For 
his efforts, Chief Brown was inducted into the Spartanburg County Fire Chiefs 
Hall of Fame in 2000 and received a resolution from the South Carolina House of 
Representatives honoring his service and dedication to the Glendale Fire 
Department and community; and

Whereas, Chief Brown made 
many contributions to his community beyond his service to the fire department. 
He was an avid hunter and donated game to Hunters for the Hungry, an 
organization run by volunteers which aims to feed hungry families with venison 
donated by hunters. Additionally, Chief Brown served in the South Carolina 
National Guard for eight years and was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church 
where he served as a deacon; and

Whereas, Chief Brown 
suffered a fatal heart attack when he assisted the Glendale Fire Department in 
responding to a brush fire, exemplifying the lifelong dedication to public 
service that defined his character; and

Whereas, Chief Brown is 
survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Elizabeth Ann Bailey Brown; sons, 
Richard Ellis Brown, Robert E. Brown Jr. (Teresa), and Larry W. Brown (Sharon); 
sisters, Mary Elizabeth Mullinax, Martha Simmons, and Wanda Hawkins; brother, 
Jimmy Brown; grandchildren, Jacob Brown, Matthew Brown, Cody Brown, Megan B. 
Grigg (Brandon), Alysia Breitenbach (Andrew), and Robert E. "Trey" 
Brown III (Shelly); great-grandchildren, Morgan B. Sanford (Caleb), Richard 
Jacob Brown Jr., Cameron Grigg, Bailey Grigg, Hudson Grigg, Micah Breitenbach, 
McKenna Breitenbach, Mason Breitenbach, Mabrey Breitenbach, Alayna Brown, and 
Abbigail Brown. He was predeceased by his siblings, Edward Ellis Brown and 
Louise B. Fleming, and a daughter-in-law, Miranda S. Brown. Chief Brown was 
loved by all and will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the 
Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the 
Department of Transportation name the intersection of Whitestone Glendale Road 
and Bethesda Road in Spartanburg County "Chief Robert E. Brown Sr. Memorial 
Intersection" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this location 
containing the designation. 

Be it further resolved that 
a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and 
presented to the family of Chief Robert E. Brown Sr.

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