RESO 1988-12 - KSAM 50 YearsRESOLUTION NO. 88- 11 -1.1
WHEREAS on November 3rd, 1938, Radio Station K.S.A.M. began broadcasting im
Huntsville, Texas; and
WHEREAS on the Fiftieth Anniversary of this historical event it is proper
that the community that this station serves should acknowledge anal
commend the station on this "golden" jubilee; and
WHEREAS throughout its five decades, K.S.A.M. has contributed imaeasurabLw
service to Huntsville and surrounding areas through daily news amc
weather information, public service announcements, spots.
entertainment and advertising messages to its listenership; and
WHEREAS in times of emergency, the station has always been a primary sc.rc1
of warnings, public safety information and response assistance t.n
the citizens we serve; and
WHEREAS throughout its fifty years of distinguished service, Radic Statimn
K.S.A.M. has given numerous "on air" personalities vast experienc_=
in broadcasting including nationally known professionals such as Dam
Rather of C.B.S. News and local favorites such as the "voice' of the
Hornets - Kooter Roberson and the "Dean" of local news casters EF
Schoening.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAZ.
that the various station owners throughout this entire span of time, tn.:,
staffs and managers which are all represented here today by:
MR. GEORGE FRANZ
GENERAL MANAGER
are hereby congratulated and recognized for their achievements on th-s
milestone in broadcast history in Huntsville, Texas.
Duly passed by unanimous vote of City Council this the 1st day of I+ovears:e -.
1988 and to certify is hereby attached seal of the City and the hand of this
Mayor for the City of Huntsville.
ATTEST:
By
Ruth DeShaw, City Secretary
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
By
Jane Monday, Mayor