TITLE: Honoring the Tejano Gold Countdown radio program.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Tejano Gold Countdown radio program.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the Tejano Gold Countdown radio program; and WHEREAS, Broadcasting across the United States, northern Mexico, and beyond since it launched in 1996, the program is produced by National Hispanic Syndicated Radio, a small organization based in South Texas; and WHEREAS, Today, Tejano Gold is the leading nationally syndicated bilingual radio show that highlights the indigenous Texas genre known as Tejano music; and WHEREAS, This culturally rich program is aired by some 135 affiliate radio stations and is increasingly popular among overseas soldiers and listeners in European countries, who can access the program online; and WHEREAS, The show's hosts interview the most popular musicians and producers of the moment and give a voice to up-and-coming Tejano artists; and WHEREAS, More than just a musical format, Tejano Gold exposes its listeners to the essence of Tejano culture, which encompasses an entire ethos that is specific to South Texas, and it is indeed fitting to recognize this outstanding program for its far-reaching cultural impact; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the ongoing success of the Tejano Gold Countdown radio program; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the program's staff as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2578 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House