79R3242 JNC-D

By:  Dunnam                                                       H.R. No. 126



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, KWTX-TV in Waco is commemorating 50 years of 
broadcasting in 2005, a significant milestone in its notable 
history; and
	WHEREAS, KWTX first went on the air on April 3, 1955, and in 
its infancy helped introduce the citizens of McLennan County to the 
limitless potential of the television medium to entertain, educate, 
and inform viewers and to stimulate discussion of important local, 
regional, and national issues; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout its existence, KWTX has faithfully 
reflected the tastes and values of its viewers, airing such 
community-relevant programming as Waco High School assemblies, 
church services, and music recitals; and
	WHEREAS, Although the television industry has undergone 
numerous changes during the past half-century, KWTX has remained a 
steadfast and welcome presence on the airwaves; the station 
pioneered a half-hour local newscast in the late 1950s and has 
covered a host of historic events since that time, including live 
coverage of presidential addresses at Baylor University and 
exclusive coverage of the Branch Davidian standoff at Mt. Carmel in 
1993; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, local television stations have 
served to update, enlighten, and unite people across Texas and the 
nation, and after five decades of service to the community, KWTX 
continues to incorporate the latest advancements while upholding 
the proud traditions of the television industry; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of KWTX-TV and 
extend to all those associated with the station sincere best wishes 
for continued success.