H.C.R. No. 26
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Stewart Doreen retired as editor of the Midland
Reporter-Telegram at the end of 2023, following a noteworthy
29-year career with the newspaper; and
WHEREAS, In January 1995, Mr. Doreen joined the
Reporter-Telegram and covered a Midland High School basketball game
as his first assignment; he went on to write thousands of articles,
reporting on a wide range of matters, from sports to government and
the energy industry; in covering city hall, he strove to be a
watchdog for the interests of his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, After serving as managing editor, he was named
editor of the paper and guided it skillfully through today's
rapidly evolving media environment; its print and online
circulation reached an eight-year high under his leadership, with
hundreds of thousands of visits to its mrt.com website every month;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Doreen has been an ardent champion of Midland,
raising awareness of its exceptional people, thriving business
sector, and vibrant nonprofit and educational organizations; in
recognition of his contributions, the mayor proclaimed
December 21, 2023, as Stewart Doreen Day; and
WHEREAS, Since retiring from the paper, Mr. Doreen has served
as strategic communications officer for the City of Midland, and he
has brought a wealth of experience and deep knowledge to his
position; as he continues to take on the exciting challenges of his
new role, he may indeed reflect with pride on his many
accomplishments to date; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Stewart Doreen on his retirement as editor of
the Midland Reporter-Telegram and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Doreen as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 26 was adopted by the Senate on
March 19, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor