SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 56
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 30, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate