By: Ellis S.R. No. 1019 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Broderick F. Butler for his outstanding work in 1-4 Representative Sylvester Turner's office during the 1-5 73rd Legislative Session; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Broderick was a participant in the Rodney Ellis 1-7 Professional Internship Program sponsored by the Mickey Leland 1-8 Center at Texas Southern University; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This excellent internship program, established 1-10 in December, 1990, provides a unique opportunity for minorities 1-11 to interact with members of the executive, legislative, and 1-12 judicial branches of state government; and 1-13 WHEREAS, As a legislative intern, Broderick has gained 1-14 firsthand knowledge of the legislative process and practical 1-15 work experience in the political environment; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A bright and talented individual, Broderick 1-17 skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of a legislator's 1-18 office and assisted with the needs of constituents; and 1-19 WHEREAS, His responsibilities centered on researching 1-20 correction affairs and analyzing a wide array of legislative 1-21 issues including taxes, education, and energy; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Broderick's professional experience has included 1-23 working in sales for Tiffany and Company and Mark Cross Limited 2-1 in Houston and working for a Houston attorney; and 2-2 WHEREAS, His community activities have included serving 2-3 as a committee member for the 1990 National Bar Association 2-4 Convention in Houston, serving as a committee member for the 2-5 Texas Southern University Career Conference and Job Fair in 2-6 Houston, and serving as a tutor for students at 2-7 Texas Southern University; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Broderick is diligent, resourceful, and dedicated 2-9 to his work; he is currently pursuing a bachelor of science degree 2-10 at Texas Southern University in Houston; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Broderick F. Butler for his 2-13 exceptional contributions to the Texas Legislature during the 2-14 73rd Legislative Session and extend best wishes for the future; 2-15 and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-17 him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 President of the Senate 2-20 I hereby certify that the 2-21 above Resolution was adopted by 2-22 the Senate on May 22, 1993. 2-23 _____________________________________ 2-24 Secretary of the Senate 2-25 _____________________________________ 3-1 Member, Texas Senate