H.R. No. 578
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The popular television program Primetime Tejano is
celebrating its 20th year of bringing entertaining and informative
programming to the Austin metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, Primetime Tejano began operations in 1992 with the
purpose of presenting the latest Hispanic and Latino music while
also informing the community of the latest economic, political, and
social issues that directly impact its viewers; and
WHEREAS, Airing every Thursday evening on both the Time
Warner and Grande cable systems, the show features interviews with
artists, politicians, musicians, and historians; extensive
coverage is provided for such major events as the Tejano Music
Awards and the Latin Grammys and for the celebrations of Cinco de
Mayo and Diez y Seis de Septiembre; and
WHEREAS, The program's quality has been acknowledged with
accolades such as being named the best variety show in Austin from
1999 to 2001 and again from 2003 to 2005; also in 2005, it was
selected as one of the city's top 10 music shows; and
WHEREAS, Local television programming serves a valuable role
in the community with its ability to enlighten and unite residents,
and after two decades of service, Primetime Tejano continues to be
an important resource for news, information, and entertainment in
the Austin area; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Primetime Tejano on its 20th year
of programming and extend to the program's management and staff
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Primetime Tejano as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 578 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House