2023S0168-1 02/17/23
 
  By: Eckhardt, Miles, West S.R. No. 336
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize radio station KAZI FM 88.7, Austin Community Radio, on
  the occasion of its 40th anniversary, which was celebrated on
  August 29, 2022; and
         WHEREAS, Founded in 1982 by the late Dr. John Warfield,
  professor of African American Studies at The University of Texas,
  KAZI is a listener-supported, non-commercial community radio
  station that provides music, educational programming, and
  information for the African American community and other
  historically marginalized groups that are underserved by
  existing local radio stations; and
         WHEREAS, The oldest community radio station in Austin,
  KAZI began transmitting on August 29, 1982, with generous funding
  from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and by means of
  tower space loaned by KLBJ Radio; KAZI has since been supported
  by donations from listeners and commercial sponsors as well as
  city funds contributed for the purpose of airing the weekly city
  council meeting; and
         WHEREAS, KAZI promotes both local and national artists and
  broadcasts a unique mix of rhythm and blues, soul, hip-hop, jazz,
  gospel, blues, reggae, and zydeco, as well as community
  information, news, features, interviews, and more; and
         WHEREAS, Staffed almost entirely by volunteers committed
  to providing equitable media access to its diverse audience in
  the Austin area, KAZI FM has been a vibrant part of Austin's
  social and cultural fabric for decades, and it is truly fitting
  that the station receive special recognition as it marks this
  milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend the staff, volunteers, patrons, and 
  listeners of KAZI 88.7 on their commitment to Austin's musical
  heritage and extend best wishes for the station's future; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
  expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.