H.R. No. 2592
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Pleasanton Express enjoyed notable success in
the 2017 Better Newspaper Contest, a competition sponsored by the
South Texas Press Association, and received its awards during the
STPA convention held in Laredo April 21-22; and
WHEREAS, Pacing the newspaper was editor Sue Brown, who not
only placed first in the editorials category but who also received
the Chester Evans Award for her longtime, distinguished service to
the association; and
WHEREAS, Scoring second-place awards were Lisa Luna for
lifestyle pages and the sports department for sports photography,
while the newspaper finished third in the general excellence, page
design, sports coverage, and serious column writing categories;
moreover, honorable mentions were presented to the daily for news
photos and to writer Robbie Hamby for humorous column writing; and
WHEREAS, Newspapers constitute a vital source of information
for the public, and through their important work, the talented
journalists of the Pleasanton Express are making an invaluable
contribution to their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Pleasanton Express on its
outstanding showing in the 2017 South Texas Press Association
Better Newspaper Contest and extend to all those associated with
the publication sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the newspaper as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2592 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House