SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 644
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Mary McCoy of Conroe, who was recently awarded the
  Guinness World Record for the longest career as a female radio
  host and personality; and
         WHEREAS, Mary first started on the path that led to her
  career in radio in 1951 at the age of 12; after entering a talent
  show for KMCO radio in Conroe, Mary impressed the station's
  listeners with her singing during a 15-minute program, and four
  months later, she hosted her first show for the station; the show
  received a sponsorship, after which the station kept her on as a
  file clerk, and five years later, in 1956, she became an on-air
  personality; and
         WHEREAS, A talented musical artist and vocalist, Mary
  debuted her first album, "Deep Elem Blues," in 1960; she has
  performed alongside music legends Elvis Presley, Jim Reeves, The
  Browns, Loretta Lynn, and Roy Acuff at such historic venues as
  the Louisiana Hayride, a radio and television country music show
  broadcast from Shreveport, Louisiana, and the Huntsville Prison
  Rodeo; and
         WHEREAS, KMCO became KIKR and then KVST, and now at KVST
  K-Star Country, Mary McCoy cohosts the two-hour Country Classics
  show six days a week with Larry Galla; she was inducted into the
  Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2010, and she remains a staple in Texas
  country music radio after nearly 72 years as a radio host; and
         WHEREAS, Mary was awarded the Guinness World Record for
  longest-serving female radio presenter in 2023, which surpasses
  the previously held record by four years; she has interviewed
  numerous country music stars over the past seven decades, and her
  expert knowledge of American country music and passion for both
  music and radio have set a standard of excellence for music
  broadcasting; and
         WHEREAS, Mary's dynamic talent and her enthusiastic and
  uplifting radio presence have resonated with generations of
  listeners in the Conroe area, and her unwavering dedication to
  listeners throughout her long and impressive career has made her
  a celebrated and beloved figure in Southeast Texas; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend Mary McCoy on her many contributions
  to music and radio in the Lone Star State and extend to her
  congratulations on achieving a Guiness World Record and on her
  exceptional career in radio; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Creighton
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 23, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate