Bill Text: TX SR441 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Don Nelson on the occasion of his retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
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 | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on March 30, 2015. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |