2019 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 93
BY SENATOR BOUDREAUX
A RESOLUTION
To commend Denise Boutte' on her many accomplishments as an actress and producer and
extend appreciation and gratitude to her for serving as the keynote speaker at the
19th Annual Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer &
Scholarship Gala.
WHEREAS, Denise Joseph Boutte' was born on January 19, 1982, in Maurice,
Louisiana, to Betty and Nelson Joseph; and
WHEREAS, she was the valedictorian of her senior class at North Vermilion High
School and crowned homecoming queen; and
WHEREAS, she majored in Microbiology, Pre-Med at Louisiana State University
(LSU) but graduated with a degree in mass communications and a minor in marketing; and
WHEREAS, upon graduating from LSU, Denise received employment offers from
three advertising agencies in Dallas, Texas; and
WHEREAS, while living in Dallas, Denise had a successful career as an advertising
agency account executive and as the manager of an agency before appearing on the other
side of the camera in print and commercial campaigns; and
WHEREAS, the move to Hollywood was a leap of faith rewarded with recurring
roles in TV shows that included Boston Legal, Everybody Hates Chris, Days of Our Lives,
and Girlfriends; and
WHEREAS, Denise is best known for her work as Sasha Brown in the nationally
syndicated television series Meet the Browns; as Trina among the star-studded cast of the
Lionsgate blockbuster, Why Did I Get Married?; as Ruth, in TV-One's highest trending
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premiere, For the Love of Ruth; leading roles in The Bounce Back, Couples' Night, and the
Independent Film Channel series, Stan Against Evil; and an array of recurring roles including
the critically acclaimed Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele creation, Key and Peele; and
WHEREAS, when she added co-producer to her credits in In Full Bloom, she was
doing something that had come naturally since her ad agency days by utilizing her
organizational skills, talking to the cast, and providing input on dialog, characters, locations,
and camera angles; and
WHEREAS, Denise was a cast member of the made-for-television movie, Media,
and the drama, Secrets, which she also produced for the big screen; and
WHEREAS, her most vulnerable leading role to date is her portrayal of Tasha
Jackson in Her Only Choice, and due to its phenomenal ratings and critical acclaim,
including a 2019 Satellite Awards nomination for "Best Film Made for Television", the film
had its international debut on NETFLIX; and
WHEREAS, Denise has performed voice-over work in countless commercials and
as superheroes Raquel Ervin and Rocket in the DC Comics favorite, Young Justice; and
WHEREAS, she married her husband, Kevin Boutte', who is a native of New Iberia,
Louisiana, in 2003, and they have one daughter, Jordan; and
WHEREAS, Denise and her husband have never forgotten their Louisiana roots,
return frequently to visit family and friends, and love Mardi Gras; and
WHEREAS, Denise Boutte' merits a special measure of commendation and
recognition for the depth of her artistic ability in motion pictures and television, and for the
tremendous pride that she brings to her family, friends, the Maurice community, and the
state of Louisiana.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend Denise Boutte' on her many accomplishments as an actress and
producer, and her exceptional career thus far, recognize and record for posterity her vital
contributions and tireless dedication to the Thespian community, extend enduring
appreciation and gratitude to her for serving as the keynote speaker at the 19th Annual
Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer & Scholarship Gala, and
express to her best wishes for continued success and happiness in all of her future endeavors.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Denise Boutte'.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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