Bill Text: TX SR441 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Don Nelson on the occasion of his retirement.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-30 - Reported enrolled [SR441 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR441-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Don Nelson, who is retiring from KTRK-TV Channel 13 | ||
| Eyewitness News after 30 years of outstanding service as a | ||
| reporter; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Don Nelson began working with the Houston affiliate | ||
| of the American Broadcasting Company in November of 1975; he served | ||
| as a cohost for Dialing for Dollars, which later became the popular | ||
| Good Morning America; he soon became recognized as a versatile | ||
| talent by the station and was called upon to cover many of the | ||
| city's news events; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Nelson has cooked live on the | ||
| set, interviewed hundreds of celebrities, and helped keep viewers | ||
| informed about community events; in addition to his local coverage, | ||
| he has hosted numerous special programs that provided him with the | ||
| opportunity to broadcast from locations around the globe; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He has helped raise millions of dollars by hosting | ||
| events for local and national charities, such as the Ronald | ||
| McDonald House, the American Cancer Society, and the Assistance | ||
| League of Houston; he has also been an integral part of dozens of | ||
| programs benefiting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Don Nelson is a beloved Houstonian who is admired | ||
| by his colleagues and residents throughout the city for his | ||
| conscientious coverage of the news; he is an example of the very | ||
| best among news reporters, and his presence at KTRK-TV will be | ||
| greatly missed; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Don Nelson on his contributions to | ||
| the City of Houston as a first-rate newscaster and extend to him | ||
| sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Garcia | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 30, 2015. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
