Parents Television Council Charters Fourth Texas Chapter

Lubbock Chapter Started by Crosbyton Mother

LOS ANGELES (June 5, 2008) — The Parents Television Council™, a non-partisan education organization advocating responsible entertainment, announced Rebekah Robertson as the director of the Lubbock Chapter. This is the fourth chapter in Texas, joining Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth and the San Antonio Chapters.

As a proud mother of four, Robertson is deeply concerned about the quality of today’s entertainment and the negative impact images can have on our youth. “There is no greater calling for me than to support and advocate for families’ pleas for an end to vulgarity and profanity during the family hour. I am pleased to take on this leadership role with the PTC and join with other Americans who want to clean up TV and return to a place where our culture takes responsibility for molding the character of our children,” said Robertson.

The Lubbock Chapter will both educate and mobilize the community to initiate positive change in the quality of entertainment. The chapter will also reach out to local television affiliates and advertisers to increase support for more socially responsible programs. Robertson and her members will work closely with local state representatives on bringing key issues to the forefront including the restricted sale of “Mature” rated video games to minors and cable choice.

A Texas native, Robertson has been a longtime volunteer throughout her community. She is an active supporter of the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Lubbock and serves as Social Club President at Lubbock Christian University. She also was a team leader for mission service trips to Germany, Costa Rica, and Japan. Robertson received her Bachelor degree in Bible/Mission from Lubbock Christian University and currently is a homemaker.

Tim Winter, president of the PTC, said, “We have had great success with our Texas chapters and believe Rebekah will be a great addition. Her passion for the well-being of children sets a high bar for others to emulate.”

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To speak with a representative from the Parents Television Council, please contact Gavin McKiernan at (213) 403-1300 ext. 2866.

The Parents Television Council™ (www.parentstv.org®) is a non-partisan education organization advocating responsible entertainment. It was founded in 1995 to ensure that children are not constantly assaulted by sex, violence and profanity on television and in other media. This national grassroots organization has more than 1.3 million members across the United States, and works with television producers, broadcasters, networks and sponsors in an effort to stem the flow of harmful and negative messages targeted to children. The PTC also works with elected and appointed government officials to enforce broadcast decency standards. Most importantly, the PTC produces critical research and publications documenting the dramatic increase in sex, violence and profanity in entertainment. This information is provided free of charge so parents can make informed viewing choices for their own families.