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This resolution congratulates Josh "Rowdy Yates" Holstead, a long-time Houston radio personality, on his upcoming induction into the Country Radio Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 21, 2025. The resolution highlights Holstead's extensive career in radio, which began at age 15 and included work in multiple markets like New Orleans, Oklahoma City, and Houston, where he became a highly rated personality at stations KIKK and KILT. It details his professional achievements, including launching a nationally syndicated weekend show called Country Gold, hosting two current syndicated shows that air on over 200 stations, and receiving notable accolades such as being named the Academy of Country Music Medium Market On-Air Personality of the Year and the youngest inductee of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. The resolution formally congratulates Holstead on his Hall of Fame induction, extends best wishes for his continued success, and resolves to prepare an official copy of the resolution for him as an expression of regard from the Texas House of Representatives.

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