H.R. No. 2804
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than four decades, broadcaster Mike
Petrizzo of Houston has contributed greatly to the betterment of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Affiliated with KCOH radio in Houston for 43 years,
Mr. Petrizzo started as an accountant, and for the past 30 years he
has been the station's general manager; during his tenure, KCOH has
become an important source for political commentary and a forum for
citizens and public officials to address important issues; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Petrizzo has also devoted a great deal of time
and energy to notable organizations and causes in the Houston area;
he has helped showcase and raise funds for the United Negro College
Fund, the NAACP, the Houston Area Urban League, and Texas Southern
University; moreover, this outstanding community leader has helped
to raise awareness of sickle cell disease, and he has worked for
many years with the Houston chapter of the National Council of Negro
Women to publicize Black History Month with special programs and
broadcasts; and
WHEREAS, With the love and support of his wife, four
children, and one grandchild, Mike Petrizzo has actively promoted
worthy causes and public discourse about matters of importance; in
so doing, he has enriched the lives of his listeners and the
community at large, and he may indeed take great pride in these
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mike Petrizzo on his four decades of
service in behalf of the residents of Houston 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. Petrizzo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2804 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House