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78R7247 JNC-D

By:  Pitts                                                        H.R. No. 516



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For more than five decades, Bob Banner has displayed 
considerable creative abilities on national entertainment venues 
and has generously shared his knowledge and passion for television 
and theater with young Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Born and raised in Ennis, Mr. Banner is an 
accomplished producer and director whose talent and experience have 
helped him cultivate a flourishing career in this highly 
competitive field and win numerous well-deserved accolades for his 
efforts, including nine Emmy Awards; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Banner began his work in television in 1948 as 
floor manager on "Kukla, Fran and Ollie"; while directing "Garroway 
at Large," his ability caught the attention of Fred Waring, who 
invited Mr. Banner to produce and direct the "Fred Waring Show" for 
CBS; and
	WHEREAS, After gaining his footing in the industry, this 
ambitious and gifted gentleman moved to Los Angeles, where he 
produced and directed "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show," which garnered 
numerous awards; he later formed Bob Banner Associates and over the 
next 15 years his company produced a host of successful shows 
including  "The Garry Moore Show," "Candid Camera," and "The Carol 
Burnett Show"; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Banner went on to bring hits like "Solid Gold," 
"Star Search," and "Showtime at the Apollo" to television; in later 
years he revived his passion for theater by producing My Sweet 
Charlie on Broadway and touring a production of Joy Ride: The True 
Story of Grandma Moses; and
	WHEREAS, In 1986, he began teaching a screenwriting and 
directing class at his alma mater, Southern Methodist University 
and now he has developed a distance-learning course to teach 
screenwriting over the Internet; and
	WHEREAS, Though he has spent many years in Hollywood, Mr. 
Banner has always embraced his Texas roots, which he credits with 
inspiring and encouraging his appreciation for entertaining, and it 
is indeed appropriate that he receive special legislative 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Bob Banner on his many achievements in 
the field of television and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Banner as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.