- THE
PORT CITY PEOPLE
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- A
successful service organization is known by its people. In
the seventy two year history of Port City, literally
hundreds of dedicated employees have come and gone. Port
City counts as one of its richest blessings "THE DEDICATED
PROFESSIONALS" that have served you on our behalf. Our
"Port City People" page is dedicated to the memory of those
who have preceded us, many of whom are honored in our
PORT CITY HALL
OF FAME.
- BILLY
RAY BROWN
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1926-2001
- A
RESOLUTION
In Appreciation of Faithful Service by
BILLY RAY BROWN
Whereas,
Billy Ray Brown, a long time employee, associate, and friend
passed to the sheltering arms of our precious Lord on April 16,
2001; and
Whereas,
It is recognized by all, that this gentle, giant of a man, was a
valued employee of a grateful company, a loving family man, and
a friend beyond all description, scope and measure; and
Whereas,
Billy Ray was nearing completion of his 54th year
with the Company at the time of his passing, a tenure with one
outfit that ordinary men will never measure. Billy Ray was
appreciated for his service to the producer patrons of Port City
over seven decades, and his unequivocal devotion and unbridled
loyalty to the company, his co-workers, and his friends; and
Whereas,
Billy Ray was the quintessential and consummate "Company Man"
as he went about performing his duties on behalf of his Company
as he was asked time and again to spearhead a new company
endeavor. His considerable God given and acquired abilities and
talents were put to use and brought much credit to his Company
and to himself; and
Whereas,
Billy Ray lived by a strict personal code of ethics that he did
not compromise and thereby set himself apart from common man and
made him trusted and admired by all with whom he came in
contact. His magnetic personality drew not only those who knew
him face to face, but also those who merely heard his calm,
clear, strong, confident, and melodious voice on the many radio
market broadcasts that he made for many years. He gained a
listening audience that numbered in the tens of thousands
because his magnetic voice simply "made one listen". His
signature closing of his broadcasts of "Thank You and Have a
Good Day", began the day on a joyful note for many who heard
and listened; and
Whereas,
Billy Ray Brown set the high mark for all Port City employees to
strive for and emulate, as he was awarded the Company’s Annual
Distinguished Service Award four times and also won well
deserved accolades for a "Job Well Done" on many
occasions. He was a quiet, confident leader, who led by example,
and by all who tally such accounts, will be remembered for years
to come, as his cherished memory will be indelibly written upon
the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him.
Now Therefore,
Be it Resolved:
That these feeble and inadequate words
and thoughts of a grateful Company be inscribed and spread upon
the records of the Corporation and conveyed to his family so
that they may know of the high esteem that he was held by
countless numbers for so long a period of time.
As he so richly deserves, may our Lord
receive him into the arms of his mercy and into the blessed rest
of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the
saints in light.
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