TO HONOR ED BROWN AND HIS FAMILY FOR PROVIDING FIFTY YEARS OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE ED BROWN CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO AND TO WISH THEM MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS AND PROSPERITY.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly of South Carolina wish to recognize Ed, Dianne, Chuckie, and Timmy Brown for the lifetime they have dedicated to providing wholesome, family entertainment to people of the Palmetto State for the past half century; and

Whereas, the Brown family has worked hard to build one of the largest and most successful rodeos in the Southeast. Events showcased include cowgirls breakaway, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, cowgirls barrel racing, and bull riding, providing joy for the whole family; and

Whereas, the fiftieth annual Ed Brown Championship Rodeo will take place on Friday and Saturday, August 4 and 5, 2018; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly wish Ed Brown and his family many more years of outdoor fun and are grateful for the legacy of clean, family entertainment they have established. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, honor Ed Brown and his family for providing fifty years of entertainment with the Ed Brown Championship Rodeo and wish them many more years of success and prosperity.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Ed Brown.