H.R. No. 612
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Libby Averyt is retiring as president of the Corpus
Christi Caller-Times on February 17, 2017, drawing to a close a
notable tenure with the organization that has spanned more than
three decades; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Averyt graduated with a bachelor's degree in
journalism from The University of Texas at Austin and a master's
degree in communication from Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi;
she began her career with the Caller-Times in 1986 as a night-shift
police reporter, and over the next quarter century, she steadily
advanced through the staff ranks to become the executive editor; a
highly esteemed journalist, she received the prestigious Edward
Willis Scripps Award for Distinguished Service to the First
Amendment in 1990; and
WHEREAS, In December 2010, Ms. Averyt was promoted to vice
president of advertising, a position she held for four years before
being named president and publisher, earning the distinction of
becoming the first woman to serve as the newspaper's chief
executive; in that role, she has overseen the operations not only of
the Caller-Times but also of publications in Abilene, San Angelo,
and Wichita Falls; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Averyt has been supported
by the love and encouragement of her husband, Charles Kaffie Jr.,
and their five children, Grace, Avery, William, Lauren, and
Charles; and
WHEREAS, Libby Averyt's vision, leadership, and commitment
to excellence have greatly benefited the Corpus Christi
Caller-Times, and she may indeed reflect with pride on all she has
achieved as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Libby Averyt on her retirement as
president of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued happiness and fulfillment; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Averyt as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 612 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House