Bill Text: TX HR3436 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commending Rick Diaz for his contributions to KRGV-TV and to the people of the Rio Grande Valley on the occasion of his retirement.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-06-03 - Reported enrolled [HR3436 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR3436-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 3436

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Television news anchor Rick Diaz retired from
KRGV-TV Channel 5 in the Rio Grande Valley on May 22, 2015, after
nearly 50 years in broadcast journalism; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Diaz became the news director at KRGV in 1976;
he had formerly served as a photographer, a reporter, and an anchor;
throughout his exemplary career, he has carried the people of the
Valley in his heart, mind, and soul, and he has guided the station
with the highest level of integrity; and
WHEREAS, A truly distinguished leader in his field, Mr. Diaz
was invited to the White House on several occasions and was twice
recognized by President Ronald Reagan for the beneficial work the
television station did in the community; his love for family and for
the Rio Grande Valley kept him in his home state even when he had
offers to move to larger markets; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Diaz announced his retirement as news director
in 1998, but he was drawn back to the station he loved two years
later to serve again as a news anchor; in this role, he was also a
mentor and counselor to many young people in the industry; and
WHEREAS, This beloved member of the community has maintained
a standard of excellence in broadcast journalism that serves as an
example to others, and his presence at KRGV will be greatly missed
by his colleagues and by residents across the Valley; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Rick Diaz for his exceptional
contributions to KRGV-TV Channel 5 and to the people of the Rio
Grande Valley and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Diaz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3436 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House