SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 291
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize John McCaa, who is retiring from WFAA-TV in Dallas
after a distinguished career of more than 42 years in broadcast
journalism; and
WHEREAS, John McCaa joined the staff of WFAA-TV in 1984
after starting out and working for over seven years at WOWT-TV in
Omaha, Nebraska; a graduate of Creighton University, he grew up
on military bases in the United States and Spain, and he
developed a keen interest in and appreciation for people who have
differing backgrounds and points of view; and
WHEREAS, As a reporter, and as a news anchor since 1988,
Mr. McCaa has focused on disseminating accurate information and
increasing the public's knowledge about and understanding of
events and issues in the context of our world; his work with the
WFAA Originals series has also played a role in helping broadcast
journalism return to its storytelling roots; and
WHEREAS, During his career as a news anchor, he also earned
a master's degree in politics and a doctorate in humanities and
the history of ideas, and he will surely be welcomed by a new
audience if and when he goes on to teach at the university level
after his retirement; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary journalist and a beloved fixture on
the Channel 8 News, John McCaa is respected and admired by his
colleagues and by countless viewers across the area, and his
presence at WFAA-TV will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend John McCaa on his many achievements
as a journalist and extend to him best wishes for continued
success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate