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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 888
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 Senate of the State of Texas,
78th 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 Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate