88S31125 TBO-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 56
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Neal Barton Jr. of Tyler celebrated his 20th
anniversary with KETK-TV on October 20, 2023, providing a fitting
opportunity to recognize him for his outstanding career in
broadcasting; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barton has gained extensive experience in the
newsroom, including as a reporter for sports, news, and weather;
over the course of more than two decades, he delivered forecasts to
major cities such as Dallas, Seattle, and Nashville, and he served
as a guest meteorologist on ABC's Good Morning America for many
years; he has held the position of news director at KETK for nearly
13 years, and he hosts several of the station's news programs as
well as a commentary program, My Point of View; and
WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Mr. Barton has
received Associated Press Awards for Best Meteorologist, and in
2002, he won an Emmy for best coverage of the Handley/Fort Worth
tornado; he has also received a seal of approval from the American
Meteorological Society and National Weather Association; and
WHEREAS, Neal Barton has long served East Texas residents as
a trusted source of information, and he may reflect with pride on
all that he has accomplished; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd
Called Session, hereby congratulate Neal Barton on the occasion of
his 20th anniversary with KETK-TV and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Barton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.