79R18128 KO-D
By: Alonzo H.R. No. 1932
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lupita Colmenero of Dallas made history in March
2005 with her election as the first Latina president of the National
Association of Hispanic Publications, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, The NAHP is a nonprofit organization representing
the Hispanic print media nationwide; its goals are to promote the
many fast-growing Hispanic publications in the country, provide
updated technical assistance to its members, and increase awareness
of the ever-growing importance of the Hispanic media; the
association's membership includes more than 200 publications
throughout the United States with a combined circulation of over 12
million readers; and
WHEREAS, Elected to a two-year term, Ms. Colmenero has been a
member of the NAHP for 17 years and has served as the organization's
secretary for two; and
WHEREAS, Born in Mexico, this esteemed professional arrived
in Dallas in 1985; the following year, she cofounded El Hispano
News, only the second Spanish-language weekly paper in northern
Texas; the paper began with a circulation of 5,000 and a staff of
two, and nearly 20 years later, it has grown to a circulation of
35,000 and a staff of 25; Ms. Colmenero has received national awards
for her editorial columns; and
WHEREAS, In taking on this new challenge with the NAHP,
Lupita Colmenero has demonstrated a profound commitment to the
Hispanic media community, and she will undoubtedly provide vigorous
and creative leadership to this vital organization; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lupita Colmenero on her election as
president of the National Association of Hispanic Publications,
Inc., and extend to her sincere best wishes for a successful tenure
in office; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Colmenero as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.