Bill Text: TX HR50 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of U.S. Air Force Major General (Ret.) Michael John Butchko of Nacogdoches.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-12 - Reported enrolled [HR50 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR50-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 50

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of U.S. Air Force Major General (Ret.)
Michael John Butchko of Nacogdoches on December 5, 2018, at the age
of 78; and
WHEREAS, The son of Michael Butchko and Helen Litman, Mike
Butchko was born in Moundsville, West Virginia, on January 9, 1940;
in 1963, he married the former Kay Ann Henry, and the couple shared
a rewarding union of 55 years; he took great pride in their
children, Benjamin and Kathryn, and he had the pleasure of seeing
his family grow to include three grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Butchko graduated from the U.S. Air Force
Academy in 1962 and went on to serve his nation on active duty for 31
years; he flew nearly 130 missions during the Vietnam War, and after
returning from combat, he became a test pilot and played an
instrumental role in the development of aircraft still used by
today's military; following his retirement as commander of the Air
Force Development Test Center at Eglin Air Force Base in 1993, he
enjoyed a successful civilian career, leading companies that
operated the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Air Force
Station, and the Nevada National Security Site; he held a
bachelor's degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a master's degree
in systems management from the University of Southern California,
and a master's degree in public administration from Auburn
University; and
WHEREAS, A valued resident of Nacogdoches since 2013, Major
General Butchko benefited his community in myriad ways; he served
on the board of the American Red Cross of Southeast and Deep East
Texas and led efforts to reestablish a Red Cross office in
Nacogdoches; in addition, he volunteered his time with a number of
other worthy causes and organizations; and
WHEREAS, Mike Butchko was admired not only for his
unfaltering commitment to duty but also for his optimism,
generosity, and good humor, and he leaves behind a legacy that will
continue to inspire all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Air Force Major
General (Ret.) Michael John Butchko and extend sincere sympathy to
the members of his family: to his wife, Kay Butchko; to his
children, Benjamin Butchko and his wife, Kirstin, and Kathryn Pelka
and her husband, Jay; to his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jay, and
Katelyn; to his siblings, Christina Butchko and Andrew Butchko; and
to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of U.S. Air
Force Major General (Ret.) Michael Butchko.
Clardy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 50 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 6, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House