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.

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

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House