Texas House Bill HR762

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 3/10/09
• Enrolled: 3/13/09
• Passed: 3/13/09

Caption

Congratulating Kathy Sapp of Houston for winning the 2009 WIN Award from the Honey Brown Hope Foundation.

Impact

The resolution serves to promote awareness of women's accomplishments in fields that have historically been dominated by men, particularly the broadcasting sector. By celebrating Ms. Sapp's achievements, H.R. 762 underscores the importance of recognizing and honoring the contributions of women in media. It aims to inspire other women working in similar fields and highlight the necessity of women's representation in the entertainment industry.

Summary

House Resolution 762 recognizes Kathy Sapp for her significant contributions to the television industry by awarding her the WIN Award during the Women Improving the Nation Award Luncheon in Houston. The resolution highlights Ms. Sapp's extensive 17-year career in broadcast journalism, notably her work with CBS News where she collaborated with esteemed journalists like Dan Rather and Ed Bradley. Her success continued in her role as executive producer at 20th Century Fox Television, where she has been pivotal in the development of popular shows, including the court show Judge Alex.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention surrounding this resolution as it reflects a unanimous recognition of Kathy Sapp's impact and does not involve controversial policy or legislative changes. Resolutions such as H.R. 762 typically receive broad support, as they focus on acknowledgment rather than legislation that might invoke debate among legislators.