MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Scott (17th)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. MARTY BROWN UPON RECEIVING THE 2001 AMERICAN BEAUTY HERO AWARD.

WHEREAS, Mr. Marty Brown received the 2001 American Beauty Hero Award by the American Salon Magazine, the trade magazine that goes into salons across the United States; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Brown, a resident of Tupelo, Mississippi, was one of five winners that will be featured in the March issue of American Salon Magazine; and

WHEREAS, the American Beauty Hero Award is given based on community mindedness and professionalism; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Brown is credited with founding the idea of "Passion for Fashion," which benefits Tupelo Regional AIDS Interfaith Network, commonly referred to as T.R.A.I.N.; and

WHEREAS, "Passion for Fashion," allows salons across North Mississippi to come together and put on a high energy fashion show, with clothes, silent auctions, food and fun to raise money for T.R.A.I.N.; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Brown gave back to his community by providing something special for Hospice Caregivers; and

WHEREAS, on the first Sunday in December, Mr. Brown opened his salon for the caregivers of Hospice patients to come into the salon and take advantage of any services the salon offered; and

WHEREAS, in addition, Mr. Brown has volunteered his salon as a drop off point for the donations of food, clothes and money for the tornado victims in Pontotoc, Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Brown has worked to instill in his employees the importance of giving back some of the blessings that we receive every day from our profession and community; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend outstanding Mississippians such as Mr. Brown, who is dedicated to community service and improving the quality of life of citizens in North Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Marty Brown upon receiving the 2001 American Beauty Hero Award and express our appreciation for his tireless devotion to community service.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Marty Brown and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.