88R29706 BPG-D
By: LaMantia S.R. No. 573
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Norma Duran has been named governor of the Texas
Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Artists; and
WHEREAS, A noted public relations and communications
professional, Ms. Duran has demonstrated exceptional skill in
artist development, cultural innovation, and community
involvement; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Duran was born and educated in Monterrey,
Mexico; she began her career as a journalist, working for various
newspapers and founding a magazine, Diferencias; after settling in
San Antonio, she made her mark as a radio host and publicist, as
well as by serving as a promoter for AFG Sigma Records and such
international music acts as Los Temerarios; during a decade-long
affiliation with Freddie Records, she represented some of the
biggest names in regional Mexican and Tejano music and gained
further recognition for her expertise in artist branding and
international publicity; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, Ms. Duran established Xima Productions,
offering consulting and PR services to numerous Grammy-winning
artists in both the United States and Latin America; moreover, she
launched one of the first reggaeton stations in Arizona in 2005,
helping the genre reach a larger audience; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Duran is active in both the National and Latin
Academies of Recording Arts and Sciences; as a district advocate,
she has been a stalwart champion of music creators, and she has
mentored college students through the Grammy U program; over the
years, she has been honored for her work on two Latin Grammy-winning
projects, as well as for her support of St. Jude's Children's
Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Widely admired for her contributions to the music
industry, Norma Duran has given generously of her time and talents
in behalf of the National Academy of Recording Artists, and this
exciting new role will provide opportunities for her to make an even
greater impact; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate Norma Duran on being named governor of the
Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Artists and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Duran as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.