H.R. No. 315
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Stephen Beasley is retiring as publisher of the
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal in 2015, drawing to a close a notable
career in the newspaper business that has spanned more than four
decades; and
WHEREAS, Born in Clovis, New Mexico, Mr. Beasley was raised
in Lubbock, where he worked as a paper carrier for the
Avalanche-Journal during his youth; he went on to attend Texas Tech
University, and a month after his graduation in May 1972, he went to
work at the newspaper in the retail advertising department, working
his way up to advertising director in 1983; and
WHEREAS, In 1990, Mr. Beasley left Lubbock to broaden his
experience by serving in advertising leadership positions at papers
in Leesburg, Florida, and Amarillo; he moved to Georgia in 2002 to
become the general manager of the Savannah Morning News, and in 2004
he returned to his hometown, and to his hometown newspaper, when he
was named the publisher of the Avalanche-Journal; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Beasley has been recognized
as an influential leader in the newspaper industry; he served as
president of the Texas Newspaper Advertising Managers Association
and the Midwest Newspaper Advertising Executives Association and as
Texas vice president of the International Advertising Executives
Association; and
WHEREAS, This caring gentleman has also found time to give
back to his community; a member of the board of the Lubbock Chamber
of Commerce and the Lubbock Area United Way, he has also served as
president of the Panhandle-South Plains Fair board, as chair of the
Texas Tech College of Media and Communications advisory board, and
as a member of the Hope Lodge Capital Campaign Steering Committee;
in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife,
Phyllis; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Beasley's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the people of
Lubbock and earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, and
he may indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements as he
embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Stephen Beasley on his retirement
from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Beasley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Frullo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 315 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House