79R10994 MAM-D

By:  Giddings                                                     H.R. No. 1225



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, KDFW's Dallas-based television program, "Insights," 
is celebrating its 25th anniversary, a special occasion certainly 
worthy of recognition; and
	WHEREAS, Created by former KDFW program director, Joe Bell, 
"Insights" is one of the longest-running public affairs programs in 
the country; focusing on the life and culture of the 
African–American community of North Texas, it premiered on January 
6, 1980, and since then, has aired more than 1,300 half-hour shows; 
as the area has become more diverse, with an increased Hispanic and 
Asian population, the program has incorporated stories addressing 
the area's wide heritage; and
	WHEREAS, The program's first host and current executive 
producer, Rochelle Brown, helped develop the magazine show after 
working as a morning news anchor and education reporter for KDFW; 
today, veteran reporter Shaun Rabb hosts the show, which remains a 
celebration of diversity in the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of 25 years, "Insights" has received 
many honors, including the Phoebe Award from the Texas Congress of 
Parent Teacher Associations and the award for best public affairs 
program in America by the National Association of Black 
Journalists; it has received numerous Emmy nominations and two Emmy 
Awards, most recently receiving a 2004 award for a program on 
paternity fraud; and
	WHEREAS, The Dallas City Council joined the anniversary 
celebration by declaring February 16, 2005, as "Insights" Day in 
Dallas, a true mark of distinction that reflects the impact this 
program has had on the cultural and civic life of North Texas; and
	WHEREAS, There are few television programs that effectively 
present serious-minded issues, but "Insights" has been a 
torchbearer, setting a standard for journalists and providing its 
audience with quality programming; it is a pleasure to recognize 
the longevity of such a unique and essential show; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate "Insights" on the occasion of its 
25th anniversary and extend to all those who are associated with 
this exceptional program sincere best wishes for continued success; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the staff of "Insights" as an expression of high regard 
by the Texas House of Representatives.