SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 92
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the San Marcos Daily Record for its many years of
outstanding service to the community; and
WHEREAS, This venerable institution has throughout much of
its history been an enterprise of the Buckner and Ray families;
T. A. Buckner bought a share of the paper in 1921, and members of
his family played an important role in its operation for 55
years; the Ray family became involved in 1977 when Rowe Ray
became managing editor, a position he continues to hold, and his
wife, Karen, serves as creative director; and
WHEREAS, The newspaper has often been a leader in adopting
new technology; it was one of the first in Central Texas to
install a web offset press, and it computerized its newsroom in
the 1980s; its Internet presence was launched in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Many well-known newspapermen gained early
experience at the paper, and President Lyndon B. Johnson and
State Senator Walter Richter also spent much time at the Record
in their respective roles as editor of and advisor to the
Southwest Texas State University College Star, which was printed
there; and
WHEREAS, The San Marcos Daily Record has served its readers
for more than a century, providing them with the information they
need to become informed citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the
publisher, editors, and staff of the San Marcos Daily Record for
their exemplary work in carrying on the newspaper's legacy of
community service and extend best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the paper as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 18, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate