89R19305 HMR-D
By: Wilson H.R. No. 866
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, LoveTalk Network celebrated 40 years of
broadcasting in 2024; and
WHEREAS, LoveTalk Network was founded by the late Evelyn
Davison of Austin, who was inspired to share her faith with others
after growing up listening to predominantly secular radio shows; in
addition to her work on the program, she helped lead annual
observances of the National Day of Prayer in Texas, wrote a
multitude of books and articles, and served as publisher of the Good
News Journal; she was also named America's Honorary Prayer
Coordinator by former president George W. Bush; and
WHEREAS, After hosting the show alone for a number of years,
Mrs. Davison brought on Cathy Endebrock as a cohost; the two were
later joined by Kerri Brinkoeter; upon Mrs. Davison's retirement,
Marlene McMichael was added as a cohost; although Mrs. Davison
passed in 2023, the trio has continued the program with the help of
sponsors and the support of the community; and
WHEREAS, Broadcasting weekly, LoveTalk Network offers
faith-based insights into such important topics as health and
wellness, emotions, and phases of life, as well as analyses of
Biblical themes; its hosts regularly bring on guests ranging from
influential Christian speakers to leaders in the local community;
and
WHEREAS, One of the longest-running female-hosted radio
shows in the State of Texas, LoveTalk Network continues to draw a
strong local audience; it has been incorporated into the National
Religious Broadcasters, the world's largest association of
Christian communicators, and it now draws international listeners
following its expansion to podcasting and the YouTube video-sharing
platform; and
WHEREAS, LoveTalk Network has long served as a source of
inspiration and guidance to its listeners, and its continued
existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of its hosts,
both past and present; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of LoveTalk
Network and extend to its hosts sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.