SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 247
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Keith David Braithwaite
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Keith David Braithwaite, who died
  February 28, 2021, at the age of 39; and
         WHEREAS, Keith Braithwaite was born on June 26, 1981, in
  Queens, New York, the youngest of the family's four children; he
  graduated with honors from Pflugerville High School, where he was
  a standout soccer player; he went on to earn a master's degree in
  business administration from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical
  University; and
         WHEREAS, He served as an intern with IBM Corporation, and
  he began his professional career as an employee of Apple,
  Incorporated, where he became known for his exceptional skills as
  a salesman; he later worked for LegalZoom.com, Incorporated,
  where he played an integral role in formulating the company's
  financial projections and contributed his knowledge and
  expertise in a range of capacities; and
         WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
  daily life, he was a longtime member of Saint James' Episcopal
  Church, where he made a lasting impression on countless young
  people through his work with the Children's Ministry; he also
  served as the church's treasurer and was a member of the Vestry
  Finance Committee and the Jazz at Saint James' Committee; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Braithwaite took great pride in his children,
  Keith Delton and Kai, and in his stepson, Kole C. Nolan, all of
  whom brought much joy into his life; and
         WHEREAS, Beloved by many, he was a man of kindness and
  wisdom who was noted for his laughter and engaging personality;
  he truly never met a stranger, and his generous spirit and his
  enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest were an inspiration
  to all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Keith David Braithwaite; 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 Keith Braithwaite.
 
  Eckhardt
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 13, 2021, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate