H.R. No. 761
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Veteran television broadcaster Kathy Williams is
the featured guest speaker at the 2009 Women Improving the Nation
Award Luncheon in Houston on March 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Honey Brown Hope Foundation, the
WIN Award Luncheon commemorates Women's History Month by
celebrating the achievements and contributions of outstanding
women; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Woman's University, Ms. Williams
has more than 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism;
starting with an internship at KTBC in Austin during her college
years, she has worked as a television correspondent, anchor, and
producer in Lubbock, Texas; Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C.;
Chicago, Illinois; and Cleveland, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Now vice president and news director for KRIV-FOX 26
in Houston, this outstanding television executive is a three-time
Emmy winner; she also contributes to her community as a member of
the boards of the Association for the Advancement of Mexican
Americans and of Texas Woman's University; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her other responsibilities, Ms.
Williams has co-authored two children's books, using her skills to
help educate children and to contribute to a positive learning
environment; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams brings a wealth of wisdom to share with
the participants at the WIN luncheon, and this event provides a
truly fitting opportunity to pay tribute to her for her many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Kathy Williams, guest speaker for the 2009
WIN Award Luncheon, and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued achievement and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Williams as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Olivo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 761 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House