84R16282 MGB-D
By: González H.R. No. 1457
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those Texans who dedicate their time and talents to
benefit the larger community make the world a better place through
their actions and their example, and Uriel Posada of El Paso is one
such person; and
WHEREAS, A native of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, Mr. Posada
graduated with a bachelor's degree in electronic media from The
University of Texas at El Paso in 1998; he subsequently began his
career in journalism as a reporter in Albuquerque, and he later
returned to El Paso to work as a community partnership coordinator
for the Region 19 ESC Head Start program; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Mr. Posada was hired as a producer for a
Univision affiliate station in Denver, and four years later, he
transferred to Univision 19 Sacramento in California, where he
served as executive producer and as interim news director; he
further distinguished himself as a producer for Voz y Voto, the only
Spanish-language political television show in the state; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Posada once again settled in West Texas in 2010
when he was named news director of the Telemundo 48 newscast
Telenoticias El Paso, and his many responsibilities there included
managing the program's style and content; today, he serves as news
director of Univision 26 El Paso, and the extensive experience and
leadership he has brought to that position have garnered him
widespread respect and admiration; in addition to his professional
duties, he earned a master's degree in Latin American and border
studies from UTEP in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Posada has received
well-deserved recognition for his outstanding work in
broadcasting; he is the winner of three Emmy Awards, and he was
honored by the Hispanic caucus of the California State Assembly;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout his notable career, Uriel Posada has
demonstrated unwavering commitment, boundless energy, and great
integrity in the service of his profession and his community, and it
is indeed a pleasure to honor him for his significant efforts in
behalf of the greater good; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Uriel Posada for his contributions to
the El Paso community and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Posada as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.