SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 134

In Memory

of

Edward Carter Maddox, Jr.

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Edward Carter Maddox, Jr., who died May 16, 2013, at the age of 63; and

WHEREAS, Ed Maddox was born September 27, 1949; he attended the University of California, Los Angeles, and Boalt Hall School of Law; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of his long and distinguished career, he often played a pioneering role as the first African American to hold a senior position; and

WHEREAS, Among the highlights of his career were service as a senior member of President Jimmy Carter's advance team, executive vice president of Black Entertainment Television, and senior director of communications for Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas; and

WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and determination, he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, valued counsel, and enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and

WHEREAS, Ed Maddox was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Edward Carter Maddox, Jr.; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Edward Carter Maddox, Jr.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 25, 2013, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate