Certifications of recognition presented to Brown by the Bayview Hunters Point Adult Day Health Center (1985); California Association for the Education of Young Children (1981); California Council, the American Institute of Architects (1983); California Women for Agriculture, South Bay Chapter (1981); City of Dallas, Texas, making him an honorary citizen (1982; City of San Francisco (1984); East Palo Alto Municipal Council (1980); Haight Ashbury Free Clinic (1983); Institute of Politics & Government, University of Southern Calif (1981); National Organization of Boys Studying Vocational Agriculture (1981); Peninsula Industrial and Business Association (1984; Phi Delta Phi Fraternity (1985); Planned Parenthood of Alameda-San Francisco for Outstanding Pro-Choice legislator (1985); Solar Use Now for Resources and Employment (1982); Youth for Service (1982).