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 ______________________________ 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. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House