HR866 - Commemorating the 40th anniversary of LoveTalk Network.

      H.R. No. 866       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, LoveTalk Network celebrated 40 years of   broadcasting in 2024; and          WHEREAS, LoveTalk Network was founded by the late Evelyn   Davison of Austin, who was inspired to share her faith with others   after growing up listening to predominantly secular radio shows; in   addition to her work on the program, she helped lead annual   observances of the National Day of Prayer in Texas, wrote a   multitude of books and articles, and served as publisher of the Good   News Journal ; she was also named America's Honorary Prayer   Coordinator by former president George W. Bush; and          WHEREAS, After hosting the show alone for a number of years,   Mrs. Davison brought on Cathy Endebrock as a cohost; the two were   later joined by Kerri Brinkoeter; upon Mrs. Davison's retirement,   Marlene McMichael was added as a cohost; although Mrs. Davison   passed in 2023, the trio has continued the program with the help of   sponsors and the support of the community; and          WHEREAS, Broadcasting weekly, LoveTalk Network offers   faith-based insights into such important topics as health and   wellness, emotions, and phases of life, as well as analyses of   Biblical themes; its hosts regularly bring on guests ranging from   influential Christian speakers to leaders in the local community;   and          WHEREAS, One of the longest-running female-hosted radio   shows in the State of Texas, LoveTalk Network continues to draw a   strong local audience; it has been incorporated into the National   Religious Broadcasters, the world's largest association of   Christian communicators, and it now draws international listeners   following its expansion to podcasting and the YouTube video-sharing   platform; and          WHEREAS, LoveTalk Network has long served as a source of   inspiration and guidance to its listeners, and its continued   existence is a testament to the unwavering commitment of its hosts,   both past and present; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of LoveTalk   Network and extend to its hosts sincere best wishes for continued   success; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Wilson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 866 was adopted by the House on June   1, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House