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Dan W. Brown

Dan Wayne Brown^[1] (December 22, 1950 – May 11, 2021) was an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 16th district from 2011 to 2019. He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2008 to 2010, representing the 149th district.^[2]

Dan Brown was born in Solo, Missouri, and was a graduate of Houston High SchoolinHouston, Missouri. Brown received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and a Doctorate of Veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri.^[3] He was a practicing veterinarian for over 33 years and continued his practice in addition to his legislative duties.^[2] He died at the age of 70 on May 11, 2021.^{[4] [better source needed]}

Dan Brown first entered statewide politics in 2008 when he defeated Democrat Wayne Bledsoe and Constitution Party candidate Dennis E. Husted to win the District 149 seat.^[5]

After only one term in the House, Brown chose to run for State Senator in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat Frank Barnitz to win the 16th district seat.^[6]

During the 96th General Assembly Senator Brown served on the following committees:

• Agriculture, Food Production, & Outdoor Resources.
• Appropriations.
• Education.
• Vice-chairman, Veterans Affairs, Emerging Issues, Pensions & Urban Affairs.

Senator Brown belonged to the following groups:

• Member, American Veterinary Medical Association.
• Member, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.
• Missouri Farm Bureau.
• Missouri Farmers Association (MFA).
• Charter member, Paseo Biofuel.
• Charter member, Mid-Missouri Energy.
• Member, National Rifle Association.
• Member, Missouri Republican Party.