SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 336
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize radio station KAZI FM 88.7, Austin Community Radio, on
the occasion of its 40th anniversary, which was celebrated on
August 29, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1982 by the late Dr. John Warfield,
professor of African American Studies at The University of Texas,
KAZI is a listener-supported, non-commercial community radio
station that provides music, educational programming, and
information for the African American community and other
historically marginalized groups that are underserved by
existing local radio stations; and
WHEREAS, The oldest community radio station in Austin,
KAZI began transmitting on August 29, 1982, with generous funding
from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and by means of
tower space loaned by KLBJ Radio; KAZI has since been supported
by donations from listeners and commercial sponsors as well as
city funds contributed for the purpose of airing the weekly city
council meeting; and
WHEREAS, KAZI promotes both local and national artists and
broadcasts a unique mix of rhythm and blues, soul, hip-hop, jazz,
gospel, blues, reggae, and zydeco, as well as community
information, news, features, interviews, and more; and
WHEREAS, Staffed almost entirely by volunteers committed
to providing equitable media access to its diverse audience in
the Austin area, KAZI FM has been a vibrant part of Austin's
social and cultural fabric for decades, and it is truly fitting
that the station receive special recognition as it marks this
milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff, volunteers, patrons, and
listeners of KAZI 88.7 on their commitment to Austin's musical
heritage and extend best wishes for the station's future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Eckhardt, Miles, West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate