Charlie Brown (Indiana politician)
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| Charlie Brown | |
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Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 3rd district |
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| In office 1982 - |
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| Born | March 8, 1938 Williston, South Carolina |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Angela |
| Residence | Gary, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Cheyney University, Indiana University |
| Occupation | educator, youth and mental health administration |
| Religion | non-denominational Christian |
Charlie Brown is a an American politician who is a Democratic member of the Indiana House of RepresentativesHe has represented the 3rd District since 1982.
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[edit] Background
Brown grew up in Philadelphia, moved to Gary, Indiana upon completion of his undergraduate studies in education at Cheyney State Teachers' College in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. Brown served as an educator in the Gary Community School Corporation from 1961 to 1968. From 1968 to 1988, Charlie served as Youth Coordinator, Mayor's Assistant on Youth Activities, Director of the Youth Services Bureau, Affirmative Action Officer and Risk Manager for the City of Gary. In 1988, Brown became the CEO of the Gary Community Mental Health Center and served until 1993.
Brown currently serves as a consultant providing health and management services to entitites seeking to foster positive interaction between governmental entities and the community.
[edit] In the legislature
First elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1982, Brown has been as chairman of the Indiana House Standing Committee on Public Health.
In 2007, Brown sponsored a bill in enacting a new statewide effort to promote improved health care for Hoosiers. Known as the Indiana Checkup Plan, House Enrolled Act 1678 (Public Law 218-2007) provides expanded health insurance availability, improved prenatal care for expectant mothers and a bipartisan effort to encourage establishment of wellness programs among Indiana employers of all sizes. Brown also serves on the National Conference of State Legislatures health committee[1] and is a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.[2]
[edit] Notes
- ^ NCSL Health Committee Roster. National Conference of State Legislatures. Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
- ^ IBLC Members. Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC). Retrieved on 2008-04-25.
[edit] External links
- Indiana State Legislature - Representative Charlie Brown official government website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Charlie Brown (IN) profile
- Follow the Money - Charlie Brown
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