83R11984 JGH-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1146
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Univision has the largest audience of
Spanish-language television viewers in the world, and it is
continuing to grow as the Latino population grows; and
WHEREAS, The network's roots lie in San Antonio, where, in
1955, Raul Cortez founded a television station that led eventually
to the creation of the Spanish International Network, the first
non-English-language TV network in the United States; in 1986, the
growing network's name was changed to Univision, and in 1988, it
began to produce programming for a national audience; and
WHEREAS, Headquartered in New York, today Univision boasts a
strong presence on cable and satellite TV as well as affiliate
stations in 24 states and in the District of Columbia and Puerto
Rico, including such major markets as Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver,
Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami,
Boston, and New York City; the network's 10 Texas affiliates
include stations in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, El Paso, Amarillo,
and Austin; and
WHEREAS, Univision's popular programming encompasses the
full spectrum of genres and styles, including the hit Saturday
night show Sabado Gigante, compelling telenovelas, reality shows,
situation comedies, variety programs, and the network's flagship
news program, Primer Impacto; since January 2012, much of its
primetime programming has been subtitled for English audiences,
further broadening its appeal, and in 2013, Univision, in
partnership with ABC, is launching Fusion, an English-language news
channel for Hispanic audiences; and
WHEREAS, Univision provides diverse cultural representation
and a powerful voice for the fastest growing demographic in the
nation, offering entertainment, information, and inspiration to
countless Americans of all backgrounds; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Univision for its success and
extend to the network's management, employees, and artists sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Univision as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.