SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize KGBT-TV in the Rio Grande Valley, which has received the Texas Association of Broadcasters' Bonner McLane Public Service Award for outstanding community service in 2007-2008; and WHEREAS, Texas radio and television broadcasters are among the leading providers of community service in our state; since 1998, their contributions to local community service advertising campaigns have exceeded $3.7 billion; and WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of Teresa Burgess, KGBT-TV has helped to make a difference in the lives of the citizens of the Rio Grande Valley, providing them free news, entertainment, sports, weather information, and emergency alerts; it is truly deserving of recognition for its many contributions to the civic life of the region; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend KGBT-TV in the Rio Grande Valley on its commitment to community service and extend congratulations to the station on being named the recipient of the Bonner McLane Public Service Award; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the station as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2009. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate