81R35316 MG-D
By: Pena H.R. No. 2672
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ron Whitlock has distinguished himself as a
successful broadcaster and a dedicated civic leader, and it is
indeed a pleasure to recognize his outstanding service to his
community; and
WHEREAS, Raised on a farm in San Juan, Texas, Ron Whitlock
picked cotton as a youth, and he went on to graduate from PSJA High
School; he also attended The University of Texas--Pan American and
Texas A&M University--Kingsville, and he launched his broadcasting
career as a commercial manager at a Raymondville radio station; as
he learned the radio business, he was promoted to positions of
greater responsibility, becoming the news director for KRIO-910 AM
in McAllen and earning numerous awards for his coverage of the
hurricanes that struck the Rio Grande Valley in the 1960s; and
WHEREAS, With his transition to television, Mr. Whitlock went
to work for KRGV-TV in Weslaco and then joined KIII-TV in Corpus
Christi as the managing editor of the news team and later the
evening news anchor; during his time in Corpus Christi, he also
handled public relations for the Corpus Christi Independent School
District and was president of the Texas School Public Relations
Association and of the Volunteer Services State Council, which
represented 26 Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental
Retardation facilities; in addition, he began consulting work for
private companies and state agencies in the areas of marketing,
public relations, and advertising; and
WHEREAS, After he had built four radio stations in Texas and a
booming trade show business, Mr. Whitlock returned to television as
the host and executive producer of the public affairs program,
Borderline, on KRGV-TV; known today as RW Reports, Mr. Whitlock's
show covers issues that are important to the residents of the border
region, and he regularly interviews policy makers; and
WHEREAS, Active in numerous organizations, Mr. Whitlock
established the Rio Grande Valley Press Club and was the vice
president of the United Press International Broadcasters of Texas;
he was also on the boards of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, the
local chapter of the American Red Cross, and Methodist Church San
Juan, and he was a founder and president of the Sunrise Rotary Club
of Corpus Christi and a participant in Leadership Corpus Christi;
and
WHEREAS, Ron Whitlock has remained committed to South Texas
through his professional and civic endeavors, and he has earned the
lasting respect and admiration of his colleagues and fellow
citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Ron Whitlock for his successful career in
broadcasting and his outstanding service to his community and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Whitlock as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.