H.R. No. 1460
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bob Moore, editor of the El Paso Times, has been
named the winner of the 2012 Burl Osborne Award for Editorial
Leadership from the American Society of News Editors; and
WHEREAS, Named for the former editor and publisher of the
Dallas Morning News, the Burl Osborne Award recognizes exceptional
editorial writing that makes a difference in the community; it is
part of the ASNE Awards program that honors distinguished newspaper
writing and photography throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore was honored for his editorials urging
reform in the El Paso Independent School District; the judges noted
his strong voice and the "remarkable fortitude" he demonstrated in
producing a series of editorials on the topic; the award, which
includes a $2,500 prize, will be officially presented to Mr. Moore
at the organization's convention in Washington, D.C., in June 2013;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso, Mr.
Moore worked for the El Paso Times in a variety of roles from 1986
through 2005; after serving as editor of the Fort Collins
Coloradoan for six years, he returned to the Times in October 2011
as the paper's editor; and
WHEREAS, Bob Moore's commitment to journalistic excellence
has contributed greatly to the success of the El Paso Times and the
impact the paper has on the community, earning him the respect of
its readers and his peers in the Lone Star State and beyond; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Bob Moore on winning the 2012 Burl
Osborne Award for Editorial Leadership from the American Society of
News Editors 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. Moore as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1460 was adopted by the House on April
24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House