SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 417
WHEREAS, Community Impact Newspaper has distinguished
itself as an important voice in Texas media; and
WHEREAS, Launched in 2005 by John and Jennifer Garrett,
Community Impact Newspaper initially covered Round Rock and
Pflugerville; it now publishes 22 hyperlocal monthly editions in
the Austin, Houston, and Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan areas,
reaching more than 1.7 million households and businesses;
according to INC. magazine, it ranks as the state's
fastest-growing news organization; and
WHEREAS, Community Impact Newspaper remains independently
owned and locally operated and has a staff that has grown to
include more than 180 employees; between 2007 and 2016, the
company received 106 awards for outstanding journalism and
advertising design from the National Newspaper Association, and
it was named the 2015 Business of the Year by the Round Rock
Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Garrett received the 2016 Media Award
from the Texas School Public Relations Association, and in 2014,
the Austin Chamber of Commerce selected him for the KPMG
Executive Leadership Award; the Austin Business Journal selected
him as the 2013 Best CEO in the Small Business category; and
WHEREAS, Local newspapers are a vital and valued part of
their readers' lives, and through its dedication to quality
journalism, Community Impact Newspaper is serving as an
important resource for citizens of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend John and Jennifer Garrett and their
staff on their company's success and on their many contributions
to our state and recognize March 23, 2017, as Community Impact
Newspaper Day at the State Capitol.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 14, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate