SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 264

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Jonathan Butler on the occasion of his performance 
at the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Seventh Annual 
Alpha Legacy Celebration on March 1, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, Jonathan Butler is a renowned vocalist, 
guitarist, and recording artist who began his musical career 
singing in the townships and shanty towns of his native 
South Africa when he was seven years old; and

	WHEREAS, Thirty years ago, his debut album with Jive 
Records introduced him to international audiences on a grand 
scale and led to the Grammy-nominated pop hit "Lies"; and

	WHEREAS, The Alpha Legacy Celebration is the major 
fund-raiser for the Legacy Foundation and Xi Tau Lambda Chapter 
of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, and benefits youth 
outreach initiatives; and

	WHEREAS, The successful career of Jonathan Butler is 
an example to young people throughout our country who aspire 
to success in their professions, and his presence at this 
fund-raiser will undoubtedly be of great benefit to the 
fraternity's outreach endeavors; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Jonathan Butler for his 
exceptional career and his many contributions to the world of 
music and extend best wishes to him for continued success; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Jonathan Butler as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 3, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate