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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Univision has the largest audience of |
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Spanish-language television viewers in the world, and it is |
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continuing to grow as the Latino population grows; and |
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WHEREAS, The network's roots lie in San Antonio, where, in |
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1955, Raul Cortez founded a television station that led eventually |
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to the creation of the Spanish International Network, the first |
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non-English-language TV network in the United States; in 1986, the |
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growing network's name was changed to Univision, and in 1988, it |
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began to produce programming for a national audience; and |
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WHEREAS, Headquartered in New York, today Univision boasts a |
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strong presence on cable and satellite TV as well as affiliate |
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stations in 24 states and in the District of Columbia and Puerto |
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Rico, including such major markets as Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, |
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Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, |
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Boston, and New York City; the network's 10 Texas affiliates |
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include stations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, El Paso, Amarillo, |
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and Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Univision's popular programming encompasses the |
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full spectrum of genres and styles, including the hit Saturday |
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night show Sabado Gigante, compelling telenovelas, reality shows, |
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situation comedies, variety programs, and the network's flagship |
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news program, Primer Impacto; since January 2012, much of its |
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primetime programming has been subtitled for English audiences, |
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further broadening its appeal, and in 2013, Univision, in |
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partnership with ABC, is launching Fusion, an English-language news |
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channel for Hispanic audiences; and |
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WHEREAS, Univision provides diverse cultural representation |
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and a powerful voice for the fastest growing demographic in the |
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nation, offering entertainment, information, and inspiration to |
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countless Americans of all backgrounds; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Univision for its success and |
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extend to the network's management, employees, and artists sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Univision as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Martinez Fischer |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1146 was adopted by the House on April |
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10, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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