H.R. No. 578

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The popular television program Primetime Tejano is celebrating its 20th year of bringing entertaining and informative programming to the Austin metropolitan area; and

WHEREAS, Primetime Tejano began operations in 1992 with the purpose of presenting the latest Hispanic and Latino music while also informing the community of the latest economic, political, and social issues that directly impact its viewers; and

WHEREAS, Airing every Thursday evening on both the Time Warner and Grande cable systems, the show features interviews with artists, politicians, musicians, and historians; extensive coverage is provided for such major events as the Tejano Music Awards and the Latin Grammys and for the celebrations of Cinco de Mayo and Diez y Seis de Septiembre; and

WHEREAS, The program's quality has been acknowledged with accolades such as being named the best variety show in Austin from 1999 to 2001 and again from 2003 to 2005; also in 2005, it was selected as one of the city's top 10 music shows; and

WHEREAS, Local television programming serves a valuable role in the community with its ability to enlighten and unite residents, and after two decades of service, Primetime Tejano continues to be an important resource for news, information, and entertainment in the Austin area; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Primetime Tejano on its 20th year of programming and extend to the program's management and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Primetime Tejano as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Rodriguez

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 578 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House