H.R. No. 1438
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Princell Hair, senior vice president of news
operations for Comcast Sports Group, is visiting the Lone Star
State, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor
him for his professional achievements; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hair honed his skills as a television news
producer in Miami, Detroit, and Chicago before becoming a news
director at stations in Orlando, Chicago, Baltimore, and Los
Angeles as well as for the Viacom Television Stations Group; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, he joined Turner Broadcasting System as the
general manager for Cable News Network, and he also held a senior
position with the TBS strategic planning group; during his years
with the company, he helped guide a restructuring of CNN and
supervised other important efforts, including the introduction of
new on-air talent and the creation of an investigative journalism
unit; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hair's tenure at Comcast Sports Group began in
2008; in overseeing its news operations, he is responsible for the
programming and digital content for 14 regional networks that reach
more than 50 million households around the nation; and
WHEREAS, Highly respected by his peers, Mr. Hair has garnered
a number of awards through the years, including an Emmy for his work
on a series on inner-city violence and recognition from CableFax
magazine as one of the most influential minorities in the cable
industry during 2010; and
WHEREAS, In meeting the challenges of his job, he draws on the
knowledge he gained while earning a bachelor's degree in broadcast
journalism from Florida International University and a master's
degree from Emory University; in addition to his professional
responsibilities, he has served on the board of visitors for his
undergraduate alma mater and is an advocate for autism charities;
and
WHEREAS, Princell Hair's leadership and expertise have made
him an influential figure in television broadcasting, and he is
sure to remain at the forefront of the industry for many years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Princell Hair on his achievements as a
media executive and extend to him sincere best wishes for an
enjoyable stay in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hair as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1438 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House