Parents Television Council Announces Associate Director for Houston Chapter

Tammy Goforth Joins Leadership Team

An activist at heart, Ms. Goforth is working hard to combat the excessive amount of language and violence on TV, and particularly those shows that are easily accessible to children.  “I have never been a person to just sit there and not do anything when something bothers me – especially when it comes to children.  When my Jr. Higher comes home and says that children in his school are watching shows like ‘American Dad’ and ‘Family Guy,’ I realize I must take action.  These shows are easily accessible to them, being in cartoon format and being shown at times when kids can easily watch.  Through the PTC, we are able to channel all the voices that cry out ‘enough is enough’ by writing letters and contacting our local representatives and station affiliates,” said Ms. Goforth.  She also looks forward to using the PTC Seal of Approval™ as a way for positive entertainment to be recognized and promoted in the Houston area.

George Hall, director of the Houston Chapter, said, “Tammy is a dedicated member with an abiding concern for the well-being of children.  She is a committed activist in our community and the world; we are indeed blessed to have her join in the leadership of the Houston chapter.”

As a professional jazz vocalist, Ms. Goforth has sung with various big bands and jazz combos in Seattle and the New Orleans areas and has also toured the world with the Christian music troupe, The Continental Singers.  During one visit to Africa with this troupe, she worked with the relief organization World Vision to raise famine awareness.  Her troupe raised close to $1 million in relief.  She has traveled on ministry trips throughout the world in association with her church and other humanitarian organizations.  Ms. Goforth is passionate about sharing the gift of music.  She is also a piano teacher in Katy and takes her piano students to the local retirement center to perform for the residents.