H.R. No. 1409 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Journalist Daniel Novick of KFOX in El Paso won the 2007-2008 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Division III Best Reporter Award and earned a second place finish in the same category for 2008-2009; and WHEREAS, Originally from Bellevue, Washington, Mr. Novick attended The University of Texas at Austin, graduating with degrees in broadcast journalism and government; he first gained experience in television on the sports staff of UT's student-run KVR-TV; and WHEREAS, After two years with the sports department at KXAN in Austin, Mr. Novick held an internship in the Washington, D.C., bureau of El Paso's KFOX, and it was during this time that he discovered his passion for journalism and politics; and WHEREAS, Mr. Novick has since been twice recognized by the Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, winning the 2008 EMMA Award for On-Camera Talent and the 2008 EMMA Award for Magazine, which he shared with two of his colleagues; and WHEREAS, Daniel Novick has distinguished himself as an outstanding television reporter, and his dedication and hard work have greatly benefited the citizens of El Paso; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Daniel Novick on his awards from the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Novick as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Marquez ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1409 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House