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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize radio station KAZI FM 88.7, Austin Community Radio, on |
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the occasion of its 40th anniversary, which was celebrated on |
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August 29, 2022; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1982 by the late Dr. John Warfield, |
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professor of African American Studies at The University of Texas, |
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KAZI is a listener-supported, non-commercial community radio |
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station that provides music, educational programming, and |
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information for the African American community and other |
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historically marginalized groups that are underserved by |
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existing local radio stations; and |
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WHEREAS, The oldest community radio station in Austin, |
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KAZI began transmitting on August 29, 1982, with generous funding |
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from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and by means of |
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tower space loaned by KLBJ Radio; KAZI has since been supported |
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by donations from listeners and commercial sponsors as well as |
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city funds contributed for the purpose of airing the weekly city |
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council meeting; and |
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WHEREAS, KAZI promotes both local and national artists and |
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broadcasts a unique mix of rhythm and blues, soul, hip-hop, jazz, |
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gospel, blues, reggae, and zydeco, as well as community |
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information, news, features, interviews, and more; and |
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WHEREAS, Staffed almost entirely by volunteers committed |
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to providing equitable media access to its diverse audience in |
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the Austin area, KAZI FM has been a vibrant part of Austin's |
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social and cultural fabric for decades, and it is truly fitting |
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that the station receive special recognition as it marks this |
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milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the staff, volunteers, patrons, and |
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listeners of KAZI 88.7 on their commitment to Austin's musical |
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heritage and extend best wishes for the station's future; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |