H.R. No. 1044



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, With an impressive career in journalism and a record 
of community service, George Bud Easter Johnson of Houston has made 
an indelible impact on his community; and
	WHEREAS, Born on January 7, 1934, in Houston, Bud Johnson 
attended Carver High School and Texas Southern University, and 
began working as a shipping clerk for the Informer and as a writer 
for the Reporter; in 1955, he was promoted to cover the police beat 
for the Informer, and he soon discovered he had a knack for sports 
reporting and became one of the first African American 
sportswriters for a daily newspaper; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to writing a column for the Houston 
Press, Mr. Johnson served as a correspondent for the Houston Post 
and as sports editor and managing editor of the Forward Times, and 
he founded his own publication, Sports World; he officially retired 
in 1996 but continues to serve as managing editor emeritus of 
African American News & Issues; and
	WHEREAS, This noteworthy writer has also made important 
contributions to his community by serving as a counselor of 
troubled youth; he has received several awards for his service and 
professionalism, including the Outstanding Black Texan Award for 
professionals and the Volunteers in Public Schools Distinguished 
"Living Historian" award; and
	WHEREAS, A true original who has paved the way for many 
aspiring African American journalists, Bud Johnson has served the 
Houston area as a dedicated volunteer and as a trusted voice in the 
news, and it is a pleasure to pay tribute to his accomplishments; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor George Bud Easter Johnson for his 
professional achievements and civic contributions and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for health and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1044 was adopted by the House on April 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House