TITLE: Recognizing Norma Duran for being named governor of the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Artists.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Norma Duran for being named governor of the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Artists.

FULL TEXT:
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 Uprogram; 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 State of Texas, 88th 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 from the Texas Senate. LaMantia President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 15, 2023.