By Kuempel H.R. No. 1013 77R15209 MW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On April 7, 2001, Rosita Ornelas of Guadalupe County 1-2 became the first female disc jockey to be inducted into the Tejano 1-3 Music Hall of Fame; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Her illustrious radio career began in the early 1-5 1950s in Seguin when she assisted the KWED radio Spanish language 1-6 director between her split shifts as a waitress; in 1963, she 1-7 became Spanish program director and developed into a living legend 1-8 to thousands of people in South Texas as popularity mounted for her 1-9 news and music dedication program, "Cita Con Rosita"; since 1985, 1-10 Ms. Ornelas has been affiliated with KWED's Daily News publication; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous requests to be mistress of 1-13 ceremonies for functions ranging from Quincentieras to fiestas, 1-14 Ms. Ornelas has been honored by city and county governments as they 1-15 observed Rosita Ornelas Day; she has been presented the 1-16 Distinguished Community Service Award by Texas Lutheran University, 1-17 and the Seguin-Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has 1-18 established the Rosita Ornelas Media Award to recognize individuals 1-19 who perform exceptional acts of community service; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A commitment to Tejano music programs and a devotion 1-21 to the community are exemplary traits consistently exhibited by 1-22 this pioneer in the Tejano movement, and she truly deserves special 1-23 recognition; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby congratulate Rosita Ornelas on her entrance into 2-2 the Tejano Music Hall of Fame and extend to her sincere best wishes 2-3 for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Ms. Ornelas as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives.