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
	______________________________
	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.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House