SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 460

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Walter F. Ulloa, a visionary leader in Spanish-language media and a passionate advocate for the arts whose life and achievements are commemorated by a newly created mural entitled Una Carta de Amor, A Love Letter to Corpus Christi, Un Homenaje Al Mariachi!, which was recently completed in Corpus Christi by artist La Lisa Hernandez; and

WHEREAS, Una Carta de Amor is a 1,300-square-foot mural by local Corpus Christi artist La Lisa Hernandez, who was commissioned to paint the mural and completed the work in early April of 2023 after devoting her creative efforts to the project over the course of 100 days; and

WHEREAS, Located in downtown Corpus Christi and painted on the side of the Univision Network building, the mural honors the memory of Walter F. Ulloa, a trailblazer in Spanish-language media who served as chairman and chief executive officer of Entravision Communications and lived from August 14, 1948, to December 31, 2022; an advocate for Latino rights and representation in media, Walter Ulloa was a champion for the arts and for Chicano and Mexican artists, and the mural is a reflection of his great appreciation and support of Latino culture and art; and

WHEREAS, Walter Ulloa played an instrumental role in the success of Entravision Communications and helped to shape the traditional broadcasting network into a leading global digital marketing and media company; his outstanding accomplishments throughout his career contributed significantly to broadening representation of Latinos and Latino culture in media, and he did much to expand the reach and cultural influence of Latino art and Spanish-language media; and

WHEREAS, Corpus Christi's local KORO television station is a Univision Network affiliate and is owned by Entravision Communications; the station has broadcasted to the Coastal Bend area since 1977 and has loyally served the people of Corpus Christi and the surrounding region by providing a range of high-quality Spanish-language programming; the station has remained committed to enriching the community through its pledge to support and invest in public art, and it is indeed fitting that the Univision Network building serve as the site for this new mural honoring Walter F. Ulloa and celebrating Corpus Christi; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend all who have contributed to Una Carta de Amor, A Love Letter to Corpus Christi on their invaluable support of the arts and their exemplary contributions to their community; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of this special occasion.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 25, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate