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H.R. No. 1300
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rushion McDonald is a talented writer, producer, and
comedian, and his success in the entertainment business has gained
him a host of devoted 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;
to pay tribute to this talented Texan, a flag has been flown over
the State Capitol in his honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby commend 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.
Wilson
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1300 was adopted by the House on May
20, 2003, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House