88R14817 BHH-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 407
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Randy Mankin of Sonora has been named the 2022
Outstanding News Media Person of the Year by the Texas Sheep and
Goat Raisers Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mankin and his wife, Kathy, own and publish
three community newspapers, the Eldorado Success, the Big Lake
Wildcat, and the Devil's River News in Sonora; in addition, they own
and operate a commercial print shop and a photography studio in Big
Lake; for nearly three decades, they have reported on local events
and issues of importance to area residents, as well as major news
stories, including the arrival of cult leader Warren Jeffs in
Schleicher County in 2004; the Mankins' newspapers have earned
seven sweepstakes awards in the Texas Press Association Better
Newspaper Contest, along with numerous other honors; Mr. Mankin is
a former president of both the West Texas Press Association and the
Texas Press Association, and he is a member of the Texas Newspaper
Foundation board of directors; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Mankin served for five
years on the Eldorado City Council and another five years as city
administrator, and as longtime board president of the Schleicher
County Hospital District, he played an instrumental role in the
passage of a bond election to build a new hospital, clinic, and
nursing home; he is a valued congregant of Community Baptist Church
in Eldorado, where he serves as a deacon and teaches a Bible study
class; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mankin and his wife are the proud parents of two
children, Sarah and J. L., and their family has grown to include
three grandchildren, Kenna, Landon, and Wyatt; and
WHEREAS, With his dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Randy Mankin has earned the lasting
respect of his colleagues and fellow citizens alike, and this
recent accolade is a fitting tribute to his many accomplishments;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Randy Mankin on being named the
2022 Outstanding News Media Person of the Year by the Texas Sheep
and Goat Raisers Association and that he be extended sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Mankin as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.