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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 13, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate