SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 465
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Bob Phillips on the occasion of the Texas Country
Reporter's 50th anniversary celebration in the fall of 2021; and
WHEREAS, A highly regarded reporter and television host,
Bob Phillips began his career in journalism as a young employee
of KDFW-TV, the Dallas CBS affiliate; he soon distinguished
himself as a news photographer and reporter, and in October of
1972, the station allowed him to test out a one-half-hour show,
an initiative he was inspired to undertake by the nationally
renowned Charles Kuralt; the 4 Country Reporter was a fast
success that drew in audiences with stories of ordinary Texans
doing extraordinary things; and
WHEREAS, Bob left KDFW-TV in 1986 and began producing the
show through his own production company; the show became the
Texas Country Reporter, and today, it is the longest-running
independently produced television program in the nation; the
popular weekly program is carried by local affiliates in every
market in Texas and airs nationwide on cable channel RFD-TV; in
2015, Bob's wife, Kelli Phillips, joined him in producing and
hosting the program; and
WHEREAS, In his 50 years of reporting, Bob has shared
stories of truly unique Texans, from eccentric collectors to
thought-provoking artists to everyday heroes, and he has given
audiences a glimpse into some of the state's many culinary and
cultural gems that are hidden just off the beaten path; he is a
beloved citizen, and he can reflect with pride on five decades of
success as a truly special journalist and reporter; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby recognize Bob Phillips as a treasured Texan
and commend him for 50 years of reporting on the storied
backroads of the Lone Star State; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Johnson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate