LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bob Brown upon the occasion of his
retirement after 24 years of portraying Jesus in "Jesus Christ Super-
star"

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose
lives have been committed to the pursuit of excellence and who bring
great pride to the citizens of our great State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Bob Brown upon the occasion of his retirement after 24 years of
portraying Jesus in the production of "Jesus Christ Superstar"; and
WHEREAS, Bob Brown originated the role of Jesus in the Syracuse
production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" in 1978; he would go on to play
the role for 24 years over a span of more than three decades, culminat-
ing in his farewell performance on Friday, April 2, 2010, at Crouse
Hinds Theater in Syracuse, New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his famous role in "Jesus Christ Superstar",
Bob Brown has performed all over the world and has more than 150 roles
to his credit; some of his favorite roles throughout his career include
Don Quixote in "Man of La Mancha", The Phantom in Teston/Koppit's "Phan-
tom", the title role in "Sweeney Todd", Weasel in "T-Bone & Weasel",
Alan Swan in "My Favorite Year", Sky Masterson in "Guys and Dolls", and
Georges in "La Cage Aux Folles"; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his performances at Crouse Hinds Theater, Bob
Brown has performed at other local companies such as The Pompeiian Play-
ers, Springside Dinner Theater, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, The Talent
Company, Salt City Center for the Performing Arts, Wit's End Players,
Syracuse Musical Theater, Syracuse Symphony, and the Oswego Opera; and
WHEREAS, Bob Brown has been the recipient of numerous awards for his
performances, including two Cilio Awards, multiple SALT Award nomi-
nations, and induction into the Syracuse area Live Theater Hall of Fame;
and
WHEREAS, Bob Brown also spends time directing and producing, and when
he was not working in the theater, he had a weekend radio program on
WSEN; his professional background includes 35 years as a radio personal-
ity and television host; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional contributions, Bob Brown
generously donates his time to multiple local organizations, including
Salt City's Turn Up the Heat, Dancing with the Stars to benefit the
George & Rebecca Barnes Foundation, St. Lucy's and Elmwood Schools, the
McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Program, and Jazz in the Square; and
WHEREAS, For 24 years, Bob Brown has entertained and inspired with his
most famous portrayal in the role of Jesus in the Syracuse production of
"Jesus Christ Superstar"; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bob Brown on his successful 24-year run as Jesus in "Jesus
Christ Superstar", to wish him well in his retirement, and to thank him
for his dedication to his craft, costars, and community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bob Brown.