H.R. No. 1479
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gabe Hernandez of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times
was recognized for his outstanding work by the Texas Associated
Press Managing Editors at the group's convention in Houston on
March 24-26, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Every year, TAPME and the Headliners Foundation of
Texas join together to recognize outstanding journalism from the
Lone Star State's daily newspapers; the Caller-Times and its staff
competed in the Class AAA category, for newspapers with a Sunday
circulation ranging from 30,000 to nearly 125,000; and
WHEREAS, A staff photographer for the Caller-Times, Gabe
Hernandez earned first place in the division for videos longer than
two minutes and third place in the Best Photo Gallery category, and
he and two of his colleagues placed third for the Star Online
Package of the Year award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hernandez graduated from New Mexico State
University in Las Cruces with a degree in journalism, and he has
worked for the Valley Morning Star in Harlingen and the Monitor in
McAllen; his images have also appeared in numerous national
publications, including the online editions of Time magazine and
USA Today; and
WHEREAS, Newspapers serve as a vital resource for a
well-informed citizenry, and through his important work with the
Caller-Times, Gabe Hernandez is making an invaluable contribution
to the residents of his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gabe Hernandez on his success at
the 2017 Texas Associated Press Managing Editors convention and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1479 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House