SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 764

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Villager newspaper on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, which is being celebrated May 11, 2013; and

WHEREAS, The Villager newspaper is a weekly community service publication of the Black Registry Publishing Company; the company was founded in 1969 by T. L. Wyatt to create a classified directory of African American-owned businesses in Austin; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wyatt soon recognized the need for a newspaper that could report the latest in positive news about the African American community; thus in 1973, he established the Villager newspaper; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Bishop College, Mr. Wyatt has been actively involved in the Austin community for more than 40 years; he was a founding member of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce and was the first African American to join the Austin Jaycees; he has served as president of the Austin Centex Chapter of the National Business League and was a member of the city's Private Industry Council; he currently sits on the board of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program; and

WHEREAS, The Villager newspaper has been a mainstay in Austin's African American community since its inception and has experienced continuous growth in the Austin market; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend T. L. Wyatt on his contributions to the community as publisher and editor of the Villager newspaper and extend best wishes to all associated with the newspaper, for a memorable 40th anniversary celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the newspaper as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 25, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate