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78R15619 JHS-D

By:  Wilson                                                       H.R. No. 1222



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Rushion McDonald is a talented writer, producer, and 
comedian, and his continued success in the entertainment business 
is bringing laughter and joy into the lives of millions of fans; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Houston's Fifth Ward, Mr. McDonald is a 
graduate of Forest Brook Senior High School and earned a bachelor's 
degree in mathematics from the University of Houston; in 1986, he 
left his job with IBM to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian, and 
six years later he opened his own comedy club, the Hip-Hop Comedy 
Stop; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. McDonald's work as a comedy writer led to jobs as 
story editor for ABC's Me and the Boys and as executive story editor 
for the WB's The Parent Hood; he began work as coproducer of The 
Arsenio Hall Show in 1996, and he has since served as supervising 
producer for the WB's popular sitcom Sister, Sister, co-executive 
producer for the WB's The Jamie Foxx Show, and consulting producer 
for UPN's The Parkers; and
	WHEREAS, A man of great imagination, he is the creator and 
executive producer of The Hoodie Awards and is currently developing 
shows for Disney Television and Mike Young Productions; also a 
leader in talent management, he is helping to guide the careers of 
comedians Steve Harvey and J. Anthony Brown; and
	WHEREAS, Rushion McDonald has followed his dreams to build a 
successful career in the entertainment industry, and his dedication 
and commitment to excellence are an inspiration to all who know him; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Rushion McDonald for his contributions to 
the field of entertainment and extend to him best wishes for 
continued success and happiness in all his endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. McDonald as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.