By: Lucio S.R. No. 1199 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing J. M. "Butch" Barbosa, a treasured citizen of 1-4 Brownsville, Texas; and 1-5 WHEREAS, An outstanding leader in the community, 1-6 Butch Barbosa served as the Brownsville City Commissioner, 1-7 Place 1, from November, 1989, to May, 1992, and as Mayor Pro Tem 1-8 from January, 1992, to May, 1992; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A native and lifelong resident of Brownsville, 1-10 he was the son of Juan Barbosa and Alicia G. Barbosa; he married 1-11 Adelina "Nina" Delgado Barbosa, a pharmacist at Su Clinica-Familiar, 1-12 and is the father of Diana Michele, a student at Pace High School; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Butch Barbosa was an employee of the United States 1-15 District Clerk's Office for over 20 years as Deputy-in-Charge of 1-16 the Brownsville Division; and 1-17 WHEREAS, He has been active throughout his life in numerous 1-18 volunteer and church organizations as well as civic programs; and 1-19 WHEREAS, He is an active member of Saint Luke's 1-20 Catholic Church and has served as a Eucharistic Minister, a 1-21 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine youth instructor, and a 1-22 pre-cana team participant; he is also a member of Saint Vincent 1-23 De Paul Society and Knights of Columbus, in which he has served as 2-1 Grand Knight, Council and Community Director, and Treasurer; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Exceptionally dedicated and resourceful, Mr. Barbosa 2-3 is a generous and hardworking individual whose concern for others 2-4 is legendary; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A wise and exemplary gentleman, a respected 2-6 humanitarian, and a man of many talents, Mr. Barbosa has made 2-7 countless contributions to his community and to the State of Texas; 2-8 now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 73rd Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Butch Barbosa 2-11 for his numerous achievements and for the time and energy he 2-12 has graciously devoted to the community of Brownsville; and, 2-13 be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-15 him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the 2-19 above Resolution was adopted by 2-20 the Senate on May 31, 1993. 2-21 _____________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 _____________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate