South Carolina H 5539: Sarah Funkhouser Greenwood District 50 First Year Teacher of the Year

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2025-2026 Bill 5539 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 16, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5539

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LARON BERNARD BROWN OF FLORENCE 
AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of 
the passing of Laron Bernard Brown of Florence on April 2, 2026, at the age of 
fifty-nine; and

Whereas, born July 19, 
1966, Laron Brown came into this world the son of General Langston Brown and 
Adelaide Brown; and

Whereas, the young 
Laron graduated from South Florence High School in 1984 and attended Shaw 
University in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Francis Marion University in 
Florence, South Carolina. In 1993, he earned his bachelor's degree in math from 
Morris College, also in the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, he was the 
founder and owner of Brown Enterprise, Brown Construction, 2 Brown Coats, BE 
Tax Services, and BE Moving and Storage, where he built a successful career; 
and

Whereas, Laron's 
kindness, strength, and unwavering love for his family and community will never 
be forgotten. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, offer 
encouragement, or give whatever he could to those in need. His legacy is one of 
love, laughter, and generosity to all those fortunate enough to have known him; 
and

Whereas, he leaves to 
cherish his memory his loving wife, Mrs. Bonnie F. Brown; five children, Laron 
Brown Jr., Charnelle Brown, Megan Pinckney-Rutherford (Todd), Tyra Brown, and 
Jamarie L. Brown; seven grandchildren; his siblings, Langston Levern Brown 
(Faye), Cherylena Brown, Teresa Latice Brown (Darrell), General DeCar Brown 
(Doris), and Joseph Mack Brown (Tonya); and a host of other family members and 
friends who will continue to honor his memory and carry forward the love he 
shared so freely. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Laron 
Bernard Brown of Florence and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and 
many friends.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family.

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