SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 270
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Libby Averyt, who is retiring as president of the
Corpus Christi Caller-Times after more than 30 years of
outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Libby Averyt started her career at the Corpus
Christi Caller-Times in 1986 as a night reporter on the police
beat; she has gone on to hold a variety of positions in different
departments of the media organization, including executive
editor and vice president of advertising; and
WHEREAS, She is the first woman to serve as the newspaper's
chief executive, and throughout her career, she has held fast to
her belief that journalism has an important role to play in the
fabric of life in the community; and
WHEREAS, She is a talented and resourceful professional
and has handled her leadership responsibilities with dedication
and an eye to keeping the community well informed about important
issues; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary journalist, she is respected and
admired by her colleagues and by the general public, and her
presence at the Corpus Christi Caller-Times will be greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Libby Averyt on her outstanding
service to the people of Corpus Christi as president of the
Corpus Christi Caller-Times and extend to her best wishes for
continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate