Texas House Bill HR43

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 11/19/08
• Enrolled: 1/14/09
• Passed: 1/14/09

Caption

Congratulating absolutely! Magazines on its receipt of a 2007 Keep Texas Beautiful Media Award.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the magazine's various contributions to the community, including promoting civic initiatives aimed at increasing voter participation and their involvement in charitable activities like providing annual Christmas dinners for children in need. Through nearly $100,000 in donations to local nonprofits, absolutely! Magazines has been instrumental in enhancing community welfare, therefore showcasing the power of media in advocating for local social causes.

Summary

House Resolution 43 (HR43) commends the Katy-based publisher, absolutely! Magazines, on receiving the 2007 Keep Texas Beautiful Media Award. This resolution acknowledges the publication's commitment to community beautification, highlighted through its reporting and support of local environmental initiatives. The award particularly honors the Spring 2007 'Green' issue that focused on various environmental concerns, emphasizing the significant role played by the magazines in promoting awareness around community beautification efforts in the Greater Katy area.

Contention

While the resolution serves as a positive acknowledgment of the magazine's efforts and accomplishments, it highlights the ongoing discussion around local media's role in community engagement. Supporters laud the magazine's approach to championing environmental and civic initiatives, yet there may be critiques regarding how effectively local publications can address such issues in comparison to larger media outlets. Nonetheless, resolutions like HR43 serve to spotlight the important contributions of local media in fostering community values.