84R20557 JGH-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1971
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hometown News in McLennan County published its last
issue on January 28, 2015, and this is a fitting opportunity to pay
tribute to the history and achievements of this unique local
enterprise; and
WHEREAS, The paper was founded by Roger Jones, a veteran of
the newspaper industry who first worked in the Waco Tribune
composing room in 1953, when he was still in high school; in 1960,
he went to work for the Dallas Morning News, and in 1961, he
purchased the Patillo Printing Company and the Waco Farm and Labor
Journal and established his own commercial print shop, the Jones
Printing Company; and
WHEREAS, In the mid-1980s, Mr. Jones saw an opportunity to
create a local publication that represented the unique character of
southwest McLennan County; from its first issue in August 1985,
Hometown News provided coverage of city and school officials,
outstanding citizens, and the achievements of the area's students
and student athletes; and
WHEREAS, Hometown News is closing up shop due to a changing
media environment, but its publisher and staff may take great pride
in the fine job they did sharing the stories of the communities they
served; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the last issue of Hometown News and
commend Roger Jones and his staff for their exemplary service to
their readers; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.