TITLE: Honoring Princell Hair on his achievements as a media executive and welcoming him to Texas.

SUMMARY: Honoring Princell Hair on his achievements as a media executive and welcoming him to Texas.

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WHEREAS, Princell Hair, senior vice president of news operations for Comcast Sports Group, is visiting the Lone Star State, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity to honor him for his professional achievements; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hair honed his skills as a television news producer in Miami, Detroit, and Chicago before becoming a news director at stations in Orlando, Chicago, Baltimore, and Los Angeles as well as for the Viacom Television Stations Group; and WHEREAS, In 2003, he joined Turner Broadcasting System as the general manager for Cable News Network, and he also held a senior position with the TBS strategic planning group; during his years with the company, he helped guide a restructuring of CNN and supervised other important efforts, including the introduction of new on-air talent and the creation of an investigative journalism unit; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hair's tenure at Comcast Sports Group began in 2008; in overseeing its news operations, he is responsible for the programming and digital content for 14 regional networks that reach more than 50 million households around the nation; and WHEREAS, Highly respected by his peers, Mr. Hair has garnered a number of awards through the years, including an Emmy for his work on a series on inner-city violence and recognition from CableFax magazine as one of the most influential minorities in the cable industry during 2010; and WHEREAS, In meeting the challenges of his job, he draws on the knowledge he gained while earning a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from Florida International University and a master's degree from Emory University; in addition to his professional responsibilities, he has served on the board of visitors for his undergraduate alma mater and is an advocate for autism charities; and WHEREAS, Princell Hair's leadership and expertise have made him an influential figure in television broadcasting, and he is sure to remain at the forefront of the industry for many years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Princell Hair on his achievements as a media executive and extend to him sincere best wishes for an enjoyable stay in Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hair as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lucio III Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1438 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House