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. González ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1457 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House